2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 5 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 108 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. (134 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 237 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 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. (201 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze.
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
Model | Santa Fe | Cruze |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 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 | 1170 kg | 1407 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |