Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 4WD

Hyundai Santa FE 2006 2.7 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 4WD has been produced from February, 2006 to January, 2010. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.7 litres, which produces power of 189 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Hyundai Santa FE 2006 - 2010 version and torque 248 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Hyundai Santa FE 2.7 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 4WD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 4WD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 4WD fuel consumption is 10.4 litres per 100km (9.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.

Hyundai Santa FE safety

During safety testing Hyundai Santa FE has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Hyundai Santa FE is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with three stars.

With the same engine there are also two other Hyundai Santa FE versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 2WD MT), and with automatic gearbox (Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 4WD AT) available:
  • Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 2WD MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 10 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 10.1 litres per 100 km
  • Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 4WD AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.4 seconds later (in 11.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 10.6 litres per 100 km
Hyundai Santa FE 2.7 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Hyundai Santa FE 2006

Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 4WD technical data

Model: Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7i V6 4WD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2006. February ... 2010. January 
Engine: 2656 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 248 g/km
Power: 189 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 248 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 190 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.4 (combined) 13.8 (urban) 8.4 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres (19.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.68m (length) 1.89m (width) 1.72m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Trunk capacity: 969 litres
Trunk max capacity: 2274 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2520 kg

Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 4WD engine G6EA

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2656 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86.7 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 75 mm
Compression ratio 10.4 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 90,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 4WD oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info
Power 185 - 200 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 245 - 255 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 8 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2008 onwards.

Engine also used on Kia Magentis Hyundai Grandeur

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Hyundai Santa FE crossover [2006 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.2 CRDi VGT 2WD

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.2 Diesel 150 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.2 CRDi VGT 2WD 2.2 Diesel 150 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.2 CRDi VGT 4WD

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.2 Diesel 150 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.2 CRDi VGT 4WD 2.2 Diesel 150 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 2WD

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.7 Petrol 189 HP 10.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 4WD 2.7 Petrol 189 HP 10.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 2.7i V6 4WD 2.7 Petrol 189 HP 10.6 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Hyundai Santa FE 2006 reviews
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