2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 204 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.

Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A6 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Audi Hyundai
Model A6 Santa Fe
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3123 cc 3342 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 306 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 83.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1542 kg 1746 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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