Hyundai Elantra (2012) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.
2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
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2012 |
2012 |
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| Model |
Hyundai Elantra |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
2,700 mm |
2,700 mm |
0 mm |
| Length |
4,529 mm |
4,676 mm |
0 mm |
| Width |
1,775 mm |
1,890 mm |
0 mm |
| Height |
1,435 mm |
1,725 mm |
0 mm |
| Curb Weight |
1,207 kg |
1,690 kg |
0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity |
48 L |
68 L |
-20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
1,016 mm |
1,021 mm |
0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,420 mm |
1,511 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,359 mm |
1,417 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
1,107 mm |
1,082 mm |
0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
942 mm |
1,006 mm |
941 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,392 mm |
1,488 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,339 mm |
1,397 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
841 mm |
935 mm |
-94 mm |
| Total Legroom |
1,948 mm (over 2 rows) |
2,017 mm (over 2 rows) |
-1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
419 L |
968 L |
-549 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
14.8 |
2,214 L |
12.8 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it.
see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2011 |
4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big.
see full Hyundai Elantra review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 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 |
| Year | Comment |
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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 |
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 |
| 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 |
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