2000 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | Santa Fe | 330 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2657 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |