2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 117 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 274 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
Model | Ducato | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2800 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |