2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
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 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 73 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Santa Fe | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |