Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TL | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 184.1 in | 5.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 74.4 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 67.9 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3902 lb. | -322 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.8 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.6 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 55.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 36.8 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -21.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -65.7 ft3 |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review |
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 |