2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 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 (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2007 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Hyundai | Skoda |
| Model | Santa Fe | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
