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Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) vs. Acura MDX (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Acura MDX specs.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Acura MDX  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 6-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 4054 lb. 4550 lb. -496 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 21.0 gal. -3 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 0.0 in 37.5 in -37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.1 in -57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 42.0 in -42 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 29.1 in -29.1 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 109 in (over 3 rows) -29.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.2 ft3 15.0 ft3 19.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 42.9 ft3 -8.7
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 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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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