Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 106.3 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 184.1 in | -24.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 74.4 in | -7.7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 67.9 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 3688 lb. | -1322 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 59.5 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.2 in | 55.8 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 58.6 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.8 in | 55.0 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 36.8 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -18.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 78.2 ft3 | -78.2 |
2010 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2010 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent 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 |