2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Saturn Aura
To start off, 2008 Saturn Aura is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Aura. (219 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Aura. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Hyundai | Saturn |
| Model | Santa Fe | Aura |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
