Chevrolet Volt (2011) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.
2011 Chevrolet Volt and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year |
2011 |
2012 |
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| Model |
Chevrolet Volt |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
105.7 in |
106.3 in |
-0.6 in |
| Length |
177.1 in |
184.1 in |
-7 in |
| Width |
70.4 in |
74.4 in |
-4 in |
| Height |
56.6 in |
67.9 in |
-11.3 in |
| Curb Weight |
3781 lb. |
3725 lb. |
56 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
9.3 gal. |
18.0 gal. |
-8.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
37.8 in |
40.2 in |
-2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.5 in |
59.5 in |
-3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.7 in |
55.8 in |
-2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
42.1 in |
42.6 in |
-0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
36.0 in |
39.6 in |
-3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
53.9 in |
58.6 in |
-4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
51.2 in |
55.0 in |
-3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
34.1 in |
36.8 in |
-2.7 in |
| Total Legroom |
76.2 in (over 2 rows) |
79.4 in (over 2 rows) |
-3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
10.6 ft3 |
34.2 ft3 |
-23.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
0.0 |
78.2 ft3 |
-78.2 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt
| 2012 |
4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers..
see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 |
4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them.
see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2012 |
4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 |
Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor.
Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport.
Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 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 |
| 2012 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 |
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