| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Acura ILX | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 179.1 in | 5 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 70.6 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 55.6 in | 12.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 2978 lb. | 868 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 37.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 55.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 50.2 in | 5.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 35.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 53.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 51.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 34.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 12.4 | 21.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 65.8 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Acura ILX.