2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 4 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 104 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 650 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Santa Fe | Rio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4046 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 43 L |
