2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (128 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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.
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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Hyundai | Suzuki |
Model | Santa Fe | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |