2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2010 Hummer H3 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 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hummer H3 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 744 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, 2010 Hummer H3 (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hummer |
| Model | Santa Fe | H3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 102 L |
