2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avensis 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 97 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 411 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avensis. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avensis. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avensis. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Santa Fe | Avensis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 86 mm |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |