2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 626 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. 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 Ford Focus. 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 (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Focus | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
