Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 181.1 in | 3 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 71.5 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 66.3 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 3655 lb. | 367 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.8 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.3 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.4 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 37.2 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 52.6 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 43.3 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 30.0 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. 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 |
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 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 |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review |