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Honda CR-V (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Honda CR-V and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2008 Honda CR-V and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Honda CR-V Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 106.3 in -3.2 in
Length 177.9 in 184.1 in -6.2 in
Width 71.6 in 74.4 in -2.8 in
Height 66.1 in 67.9 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 3389 lb. 3725 lb. -336 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.3 gal. 18.0 gal. -2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 40.2 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 59.5 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.9 in 55.8 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 42.6 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 39.6 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.0 in 58.6 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.6 in 55.0 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 36.8 in 1.7 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.7 ft3 34.2 ft3 1.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 72.9 ft3 78.2 ft3 -5.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda CR-V

2008 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Very comfortable to enter and exit. Very comfortable to sit in for long trips. see full Honda CR-V review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Looking for familly smallish SUV and our other option was a RAV-4, the CR-V felt like it had better hip and leg room in the rear. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
The leather front drivers seat and passenger is very comfortable,much more so then my 2002 Honda accord se. The leather is cold in the winter but the heated seats help a lot. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Rear seats are quite comfortable for passengers and have plenty of legroom. Entry/exit is easy. No hesitation to drive friends to a show / dinner theater /etc. where they have to stay in back an hour or more. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Spaciousness see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
steering wheel doesnt hit knees. see full Honda CR-V review
2008 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
In typical Japanese Small Car fashion, the front seats have very little thigh support for a 5ft 10inch person. The back support and position can be quite painful over 500 or more miles. This marred the ownership experience see full Honda CR-V review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Roomy enough, but materials feel cheap. Bench is very thin and hard on long trip. Good leg room, but overall not as nicely done as the VW Tiguan. see full Honda CR-V review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
Seats need another couple of inches of depth to provide anyone over six feet tall with proper thigh support. A little on the firm side after a couple of hours. Could also be improved with better lateral support. Not a deal breaker unless you expect a Volvo type lounger. see full Honda CR-V review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Headrest could not be adjusted comfortably. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
No room for other passengers with a baby seat in the middle. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
Extremely cramped for me - just hated the interior and could not get past the legroom see full Honda CR-V review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
YearComment
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 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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