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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.3 in | -2 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 190.7 in | -6.6 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 78.5 in | -4.1 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 68.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 4535 lb. | -513 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.2 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 61.6 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.0 in | -3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 61.5 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 59.1 in | -4.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 35.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 57.1 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 42.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 29.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | -8.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX
| 2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
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