Hyundai Santa Fe (2004 – 2006) vs Mitsubishi Pajero 5 Doors (2004 – 2008): specs compared
The Hyundai Santa Fe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 179 hp against 170 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.4 s against 12.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 182 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.5 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,547 kg against 1,815 kg. At 4,610 mm, the Mitsubishi Pajero 5 Doors is 109 mm longer than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Santa Fe
2004 – 2006
|
Mitsubishi
Pajero 5 Doors
2004 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2006 | 2004 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 111 – 179 hp | 116 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 183 – 285 Nm | 240 – 255 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.4 – 13.7 s | 12.8 – 18.5 s |
| Top speed | 167 – 182 km/h | 150 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 11.4 L/100 km | 10.4 – 13.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,501 mm | 4,610 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,709 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,547 – 1,713 kg | 1,815 – 1,840 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.