2008 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2008 Acura RDX and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX.
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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura RDX | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Acura | Hyundai |
Model | RDX | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |