2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 3 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 232 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 2011 Hyundai ix20. 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 (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai ix20. 2011 Hyundai ix20 has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai ix20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Hyundai ix20 | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Santa Fe | ix20 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |