2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla 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 3,458 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 68 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Corolla. 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 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
