2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 931 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (301 Nm). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
Model | Santa Fe | Montana |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 306 Nm | 301 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |