2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 229 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Santa Fe | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |