2007 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 606 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4. 2007 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Toyota RAV4 | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
Model | RAV4 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3546 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1961 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |