2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 4 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 316 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Santa Fe | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| 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 | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
