Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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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 | 61.6 in | 67.9 in | -6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 3727 lb. | -338 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -4.5 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 |
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 | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.7 | 34.2 ft3 | 1.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. 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 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 |
Headrest could not be adjusted comfortably. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |