2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 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 12 more horse power than 2008 Audi Q7. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 552 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi Q7 | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Audi | Hyundai |
Model | Q7 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |