2008 Audi S4 vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2008 Audi S4 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S4 weights approximately 733 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S4 | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | S4 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
