2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion 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 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 1406 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fusion. 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 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Fusion | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 3458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |