2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Hilux (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
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 Toyota Hilux (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (212 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Santa Fe | Hilux |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |