2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Dakota and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 25 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 164 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
Model | Dakota | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1855 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 | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |