2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 120 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 514 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 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 (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
