2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Seat Exeo
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Seat Exeo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Seat Exeo. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 424 kg more than 2009 Seat Exeo. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Exeo. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2009 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Seat |
| Model | Santa Fe | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2642 mm |
