2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
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 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 802 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Santa Fe | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 13 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 | 2545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 104 L |