2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 753 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Tata Indigo. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Hyundai | Tata |
Model | Santa Fe | Indigo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 335 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |