2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota 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 207 kg more than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota. 2010 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Hyundai | Dodge |
| Model | Santa Fe | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
