2008 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Elantra 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 74 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 126 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 Hyundai Elantra. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (236 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Elantra 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Hyundai Hyundai
Model Elantra Santa Fe
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 2656 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 111 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 236 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 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 1188 kg 1062 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.6 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 75 L


 

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