2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 209 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Santa Fe | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
