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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (157 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 92 kg more than 2006 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V. 2006 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda CR-V 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 | 2360 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1898 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |