2009 Honda FR-V vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Honda FR-V is newer by 1 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 47 more horse power than 2009 Honda FR-V. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda FR-V.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda FR-V. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | FR-V | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
