2007 BMW 328 vs. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (292 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 328 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
