Mazda CX-7 2007 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda CX-7) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Hyundai Santa FE) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 335 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-7 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-7 engine produces 110 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-7 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda CX-7 consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-7 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 780 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Mazda CX-7 has 4x4: Engine power is automatically (without driver intervention) distributed among the wheels based on conditions using a hydraulic multi-disc clutch, viscous clutch, or similar traction control device. Some systems allow locking of multi-disc clutch manually for permanent all wheel drive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.72 m | |
| Mazda CX-7 and Hyundai Santa FE are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 969 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Mazda CX-7 has 514 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| 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`301 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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