2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
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 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
