2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia 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 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) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Opel Insignia (350 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Insignia 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 | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Santa Fe | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2737 mm |
