2007 Dodge Nitro 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 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Nitro | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |
