2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran 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 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 217 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Santa Fe | Touran |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |