2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3 Limited AWD vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3 Limited AWD and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD 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 3.3 Limited AWD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3 Limited AWD (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3 Limited AWD should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD weights approximately 109 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3 Limited AWD.
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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3 Limited AWD (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3 Limited AWD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3 Limited AWD | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 4WD | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Santa Fe | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
