2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Dacia Sandero
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Dacia Sandero were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 782 kg more than 2007 Dacia Sandero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dacia Sandero. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Sandero. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2007 Dacia Sandero has manual transmission. 2007 Dacia Sandero 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 | 2007 Dacia Sandero | |
| Make | Hyundai | Dacia |
| Model | Santa Fe | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
