2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2012 Fiat Ducato is newer by 5 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Ducato 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 843 kg more than 2012 Fiat Ducato.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Ducato. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2012 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Hyundai | Fiat |
| Model | Santa Fe | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
