2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 745 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Elantra | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |