2008 Ford S-Max vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Ford S-Max 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 25 more horse power than 2008 Ford S-Max. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 62 kg more than 2008 Ford S-Max. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford S-Max has manual transmission. 2008 Ford S-Max 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.
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2008 Ford S-Max | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | S-Max | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |