2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Saab 05-Sep 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, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 258 kg more than 2007 Saab 05-Sep.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Saab 05-Sep. 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 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 05-Sep 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 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Hyundai | Saab |
| Model | Santa Fe | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.5 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 | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
