2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2006 Honda CR-V 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 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 13 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2006 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | CR-V | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
