2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2000 Kia Retona
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Retona would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2000 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 127 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Retona. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2000 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Santa Fe | Retona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
