2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus GS (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 128 kg more than 2006 Lexus GS.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lexus GS. 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 Lexus GS (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2006 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lexus |
| Model | Santa Fe | GS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 4277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 71 L |
