2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 GLS
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 GLS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 GLS are equipped with a 2,656 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 GLS. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 GLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD weights approximately 153 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 GLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 249 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 GLS | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Santa Fe | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1702 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
