2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2009 Saturn Vue is newer by 3 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 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Vue (167 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saturn Vue. 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 (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue. 2009 Saturn Vue 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. 2009 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2009 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Hyundai | Saturn |
Model | Santa Fe | Vue |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |