2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2002 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda CR-V (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 398 kg more than 2002 Honda CR-V.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2002 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Santa Fe | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
