2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | CR-V | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 157 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |