2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,654 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Celica (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Celica weights approximately 157 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Celica. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Celica. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Celica. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Santa Fe | Celica |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2654 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |