2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fiesta 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 (170 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fiesta. 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) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Fiesta | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
