2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 258 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Focus | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |