2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 258 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (282 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Trans Sport | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
