2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Eos (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Eos 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 205 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Eos.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Santa Fe | Eos |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
