2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (192 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa 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 695 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (353 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Santa Fe | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1980 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1203 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |