2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 2008 Nissan Terrano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 135 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 (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Nissan Terrano | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Santa Fe | Terrano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |