2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 212 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Santa Fe | Caddy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2187 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |