2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
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, 2007 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Audi |
| Model | Santa Fe | A6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
