2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Volkswagen Commercial
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Volkswagen Commercial 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 (186 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 619 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Commercial. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Commercial (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Commercial 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 Volkswagen Commercial | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Santa Fe | Commercial |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2461 cc |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
