Hyundai Santa FE 2010 vs Mazda CX-7 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 422 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai Santa FE is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 24 HP more power than Mazda CX-7, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mazda CX-7. Thanks to more power Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda CX-7 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai Santa FE consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-7, which means that by driving the Hyundai Santa FE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Santa FE consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-7. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 69 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Santa FE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Santa FE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Santa FE engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE 2010 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Hyundai Santa FE 2010 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.65 m | |
| Hyundai Santa FE is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-7, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Santa FE is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 774 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda CX-7 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-7, which means Hyundai Santa FE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`520 kg | 2`430 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in safety tests, but Mazda CX-7 is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 4600 | |
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