2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 6 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 94 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 238 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Santa Fe | Jetta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |