2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Opel Signum
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Signum would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 363 kg more than 2008 Opel Signum.
Because 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Signum. 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 (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Signum. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Signum.
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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Opel Signum | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Santa Fe | Signum |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |