2011 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 5 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz weights approximately 37 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. 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, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Veracruz | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Veracruz | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1898 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1806 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2804 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |
