2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2009 Saab 9-7X is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 4,160 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 9-7X (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saab 9-7X weights approximately 446 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Saab 9-7X (376 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2009 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2009 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Hyundai | Saab |
| Model | Santa Fe | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4160 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
