2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B3000 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B3000 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 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | Santa Fe | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
