2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (360 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (850 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 602 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Santa Fe | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 850 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
