2010 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2010 Honda CR-V 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda CR-V 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 276 kg more than 2010 Honda CR-V.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda CR-V | 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | CR-V | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
