2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 414 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.
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 (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Santa Fe | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
