2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (237 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon 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 345 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. 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 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Leon 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 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Hyundai | Seat |
| Model | Santa Fe | Leon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
