Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 184.1 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 74.4 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 67.9 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3846 lb. | -1145 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.5 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.8 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 58.6 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.0 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 36.8 in | -3.7 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 | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 34.2 ft3 | -19.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -63.4 ft3 |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |