2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan
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 Volkswagen Multivan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Multivan 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 137 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (105 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 456 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan 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.
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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Santa Fe | Multivan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 2199 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |