2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2010 Buick Enclave is newer by 2 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Enclave weights approximately 1103 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Enclave. 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, 2010 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Enclave 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 | 2010 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Hyundai | Buick |
| Model | Santa Fe | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2007 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
