2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 92 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 278 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (194 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 RAV4. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota RAV4 has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
