2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 71 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (250 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Santa Fe | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 225 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |