2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Audi R8
To start off, 2007 Audi R8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 211 kg more than 2007 Audi R8.
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 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Audi R8 | |
Make | Hyundai | Audi |
Model | Santa Fe | R8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 301 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |