2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Lexus RX
To start off, 2007 Lexus RX 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. Both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Lexus RX are equipped with a 3,456 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus RX (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus RX weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lexus RX (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lexus |
| Model | Santa Fe | RX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
