2006 Fiat Idea vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Idea and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Idea. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 535 kg more than 2006 Fiat Idea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Idea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Idea. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Idea. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Idea has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Idea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Idea | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Idea | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
