2007 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Because 2007 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 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 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A4 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Audi Hyundai
Model A4 Santa Fe
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 222 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 229 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4676 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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