2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 512 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Santa Fe | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
