2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
Model | Santa Fe | Lancer |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
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 | 187 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |