2010 Holden Cruze vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2010 Holden Cruze is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (148 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Holden Cruze. (139 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden Cruze.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Holden Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Cruze. (176 Nm). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Cruze. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Cruze has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Holden Cruze | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Holden | Hyundai |
| Model | Cruze | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1477 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2710 mm |
