2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Toyota Avensis 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 94 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 248 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
