2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 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, 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 389 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6. 2011 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Santa Fe | 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
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 | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |