2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 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 33 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Peugeot 407. 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 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Peugeot |
| Model | Santa Fe | 407 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
