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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,676 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,839 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 79 L | -11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 983 mm | -48 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 968 L | 425 L | 543 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 | 1,215 L | 33.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 2,364 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 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 |
| 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. 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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