2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (276 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 509 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Avalanche | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4676 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
