2006 Jeep Liberty vs. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 2,801 cc, 2006 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Liberty.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Liberty | 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Jeep | Hyundai |
| Model | Liberty | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 2199 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 16:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 68 L |
