Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RL | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 184.1 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.4 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.9 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3846 lb. | 166 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.5 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.8 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.6 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 58.6 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.0 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 34.2 ft3 | -21.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -65.1 ft3 |
2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |