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2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda Mazda3 | |
| Engine | |||
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Length | 177.2 in | 176.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 69.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 57.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 2808 lb. | 741 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.9 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda3
| 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids easily able to get in/out of back (4-doors) and often able to take co-workers to lunch (both of which is much more of a hassle with 2-doors). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room even with the seat all the way back see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Very sporty seats, excellent lumber support. Seats will ensure that you stay where you are supposed to be, even in tight cornering. After a straight 12hr trip, the seat still feels comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of leg space & head room, and seat adjustments possible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not enough comfort-room for my son (which meant that the Mazda failed the test). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
good for a small child, but i would not want to ride back there for long see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped for an adult see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight and uncomfortable as are most other cars in this class. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well, when the front seats are back, there is little leg room in the back seat -- to be expected in a compact. But, the rear seats are very comfortable and can handle a wider person. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This IS a smaller car. That being said, if the front seats are all the way back, people in the back had better sit Indian-style on the seats. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda 3 has very limited footroom except when the driver is of very small stature.it helps somewhat if you puchsae the model with the height adjustable seat.seat fabric on the none leather models goes bally,and becomes difficult to clean!! see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seats are really small and tight legroom. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
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