2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige 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 769 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lotus Exige. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
Model | Santa Fe | Exige |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 44 L |