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Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) vs. Acura MDX (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Acura MDX specs.

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
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@6300
270 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-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 191.6 in -7.5 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. 4550 lb. -528 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 37.5 in -2.7 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

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2012 Acura MDX

2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review
 
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