2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 358 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Santa Fe | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
