2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2011 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Opel Astra. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 395 kg more than 2011 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Santa Fe | Astra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1673 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4676 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
