2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. Both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Hyundai Sonata are equipped with a 2,655 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 170 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 338 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. 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 (245 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (241 Nm). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Santa Fe | Sonata |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 241 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |