2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Opel Zafira
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 Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Opel Zafira. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 324 kg more than 2008 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Zafira. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Santa Fe | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
