2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2005 Toyota Highlander (343 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (249 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |
