2006 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Yukon (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Yukon weights approximately 622 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 GMC Yukon (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Yukon | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Yukon | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
