Mazda CX-7 2009 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 335 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-7 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-7 engine produces 23 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-7 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda CX-7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda CX-7 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-7 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda CX-7 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.72 m | |
| Mazda CX-7 is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-7 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 969 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda CX-7 has 514 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. This could mean that the Mazda CX-7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-7 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Mazda CX-7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`430 | 2`520 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3800 | |
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