2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 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, 2013 Volvo X670 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volvo X670 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo X670 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 | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | Santa Fe | X670 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
