Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2000

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Hyundai Sonata
2001 - 2005
Hyundai Santa FE
2000 - 2004
Body: SedanCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Hyundai Sonata is available only with front wheel drive, while Hyundai Santa FE can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 2.7 (petrol)2.0 - 3.5 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 131 - 173 HP112 - 203 HP
Torque: 162 - 245 NM183 - 297 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 - 13.3 seconds11.4 - 17 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.0 - 10.77.6 - 12.2
Hyundai Sonata petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Hyundai Santa FE.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.75 m4.50 m
Width: 1.82 m1.82 m
Height: 1.42 m1.71 m
Hyundai Sonata is 25 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 29 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 430 litres850 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data2100 litres
Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 420 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. This could mean that the Hyundai Sonata uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Santa FE.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`020~ 2`260
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 12001800
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Sonata has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Hyundai Santa FE has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
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