2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 657 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | Santa Fe | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2654 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |