2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
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 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. Both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2005 Kia Sorento are equipped with a 2,351 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 402 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (184 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Santa Fe | Sorento |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 14.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 2178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |