2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta 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 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 67 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 110 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 Ford Fiesta. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Santa Fe | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2489 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |