2009 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Kyron would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 148 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
| Model | Santa Fe | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
