2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2009 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 2 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 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2009 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2009 Pontiac Solstice 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.
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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
Model | Santa Fe | Solstice |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 49 L |