2004 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 2 kg more than 2004 Audi A6.
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, 2004 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A6 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
