Mazda CX-7 2010 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-7 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-7 engine produces 46 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 108 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-7 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 8.9 | |
| The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-7 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-7 could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda CX-7 2010 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda CX-7 is 1 cm shorter than the Hyundai Santa FE, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-7 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 585 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 774 litres | no data | |
| Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Mazda CX-7 has 130 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-7 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Mazda CX-7 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`289 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in safety tests. The Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 11 400 | |
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