Hyundai Sonata 1998 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2000
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 134 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 2 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, but torque is 3 NM less than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.6 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.71 m | |
| Hyundai Sonata is 21 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 30 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 396 litres | 469 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1473 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 73 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: | 10.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 metres less than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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