Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 184.1 in | 20.3 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 74.4 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 72.1 in | 67.9 in | 4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4470 lb. | 3688 lb. | 782 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 59.5 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.6 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 58.6 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 55.0 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.8 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 34.2 | 39.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 |
2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander 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 |