2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac BLS (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac BLS 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 393 kg more than 2006 Cadillac BLS.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Cadillac BLS | |
Make | Hyundai | Cadillac |
Model | Santa Fe | BLS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |