2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Suzuki Reno
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Suzuki Reno were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Reno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Reno (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Reno 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 748 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Reno.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Suzuki Reno. 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 (285 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Reno. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Reno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
| Model | Santa Fe | Reno |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
