Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
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. | 3688 lb. | -299 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 |
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 |
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 |