2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 207 kg more than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Dakota | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
