2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 253 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2003 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, 2003 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, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Jazz | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |
