2006 Dodge Charger vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Charger weights approximately 600 kg more than 2007 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, 2006 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Charger | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
Model | Charger | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |