2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 638 kg more than 2009 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Jazz | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |
