2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2010 Dodge Caliber is newer by 4 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Caliber 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 564 kg more than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Caliber. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Hyundai | Dodge |
| Model | Santa Fe | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |
