2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,654 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Optima (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Optima 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 406 kg more than 2007 Kia Optima.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Optima. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Optima. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Kia Optima | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Santa Fe | Optima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |