2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 502 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Santa Fe | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
