2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 489 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Santa Fe | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |