Hyundai Santa FE 2004 vs Honda CR-V 2002

 
Hyundai Santa FE
2004 - 2006
Honda CR-V
2002 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Petrol
Diesel (Hyundai Santa FE) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda CR-V) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences."
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 125 HP150 HP
Torque: 285 NM190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.3 seconds10 seconds
Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving.
Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 25 HP less power than Honda CR-V, but torque is 95 NM more than Honda CR-V. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.19.1
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres58 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 710 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway750 km on highway
720 km with real consumption610 km with real consumption
Hyundai Santa FE gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Engine production duration: 11 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai TucsonInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Santa FE might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Hyundai Santa FE engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Hyundai Santa FE 2004 2.0 engine: The Hyundai/Kia 2.0 CRDi engine with the D4EA code is a cast-iron diesel unit introduced in the early 2000s. It is known for solid durability and, when properly maintained, can often reach 300,000–400,000 km. The engine appeared in several versions over the years. Early variants produced around 112 hp with a conventional ...  More about Hyundai Santa FE 2004 2.0 engine 

Honda CR-V 2002 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ...  More about Honda CR-V 2002 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.50 m4.58 m
Width: 1.84 m1.78 m
Height: 1.73 m1.71 m
Hyundai Santa FE is 8 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 6 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data525 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data952 litres
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 0.9 metres more than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Hyundai Santa FE can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0001`910
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

high
Honda CR-V has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Santa FE has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 26002000
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Santa FE has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Honda CR-V has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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