2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Audi A4
To start off, 2010 Audi A4 is newer by 3 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4 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 125 kg more than 2010 Audi A4.
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, 2010 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Audi |
| Model | Santa Fe | A4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1826 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
