2006 Dodge Ram 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 Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 706 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.

Because 2006 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Ram 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Dodge Hyundai
Model Ram Santa Fe
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4703 cc 2701 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 186 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2520 kg 1814 kg
Vehicle Length 6350 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 4080 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 72 L