2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Jazz | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |
