2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
Model | Touareg | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3597 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |