2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle
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 Volkswagen Caravelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 70 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 1279 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 Volkswagen Caravelle (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Santa Fe | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
