2001 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage.
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 Kia Sportage (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Santa Fe | Sportage |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |