2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2011 Saab 03-Sep 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 2,654 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Saab 03-Sep (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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, 2011 Saab 03-Sep (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Saab 03-Sep 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 | 2011 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Hyundai | Saab |
| Model | Santa Fe | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4689 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1529 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
