Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,774 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,849 mm | 4,905 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,803 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,959 kg | 1,790 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 71 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,562 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,580 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,049 mm | 977 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 907 mm | 63 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,496 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 815 mm | 800 mm | 15 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,898 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 510 L | 382 L | 128 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,351 L | 1,158 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,464 L | 2,265 L | 0 L |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
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