2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Musso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 123 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 831 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Musso. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Musso 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 | 2009 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
| Model | Santa Fe | Musso |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
