2009 Honda FR-V vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Honda FR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Honda FR-V. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda FR-V.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda FR-V | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | FR-V | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
