2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 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 72 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 399 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 2012 Volkswagen Passat. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 2012 Volkswagen Passat
Make Hyundai Volkswagen
Model Santa Fe Passat
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3342 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 306 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1062 kg 1461 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4769 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2712 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 70 L


 

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