2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Hyundai Trajet
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 Hyundai Trajet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Trajet would be higher. Both 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Hyundai Trajet are equipped with a 2,656 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (171 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 3 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Trajet (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Trajet 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 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Santa Fe | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
