Model Year | 2019 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe XL | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,689 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,895 kg | 1,813 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 70 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 958 mm | -957 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,120 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 785 mm | 0 mm | 785 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,860 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 382 L | 1,014 L | 381 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,158 L | 35.8 | -34.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,265 L | 1,747 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL.
2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |