Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 106.3 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 184.1 in | 23.5 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 74.4 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 67.9 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 3902 lb. | 107 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.2 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 59.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.8 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.6 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 58.6 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.0 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 36.8 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.8 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -59.4 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac DTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
Keeps you in the seat in the turns and feels like a la-z-boy! see full Cadillac DTS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
My two teenage daughters can take a 6 hour car trip and not be in each others space. see full Cadillac DTS 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 |