2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2007 Dodge Nitro 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 Dodge Nitro 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 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Nitro | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |
