2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Forenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Forenza would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
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 (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Suzuki Forenza | |
Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
Model | Santa Fe | Forenza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |