Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 184.1 in | 14 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.4 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 67.9 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 3846 lb. | -278 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 59.5 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.8 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 58.6 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.0 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 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 | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 34.2 ft3 | -18.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -62.2 ft3 |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse 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 |