2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 14 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Hyundai | Cadillac |
| Model | Santa Fe | CTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
