Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.5 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 186.6 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 73.3 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 67.7 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3688 lb. | 4254 lb. | -566 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 59.1 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.6 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 58.5 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 60.6 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.5 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |