2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 568 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Golf. 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 (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Santa Fe | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 16.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |