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Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.1 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 177.2 in | -21.7 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.7 in | -6 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 66.0 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3549 lb. | -1243 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 56.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 54.3 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.2 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 56.5 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 53.9 in | -7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 36.8 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 77.7 ft3 | -50.7 ft3 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
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 |