2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn Relay. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn Relay would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Saturn Relay. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Relay weights approximately 203 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Relay. (298 Nm). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Hyundai | Saturn |
| Model | Santa Fe | Relay |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
