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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2015 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 111.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 193.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 77.2 in | -3 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 66.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4098 lb. | 4255 lb. | -157 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 61.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 59.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.8 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 36.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 35.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 54.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.1 in | 40.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 28.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | 8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.9 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.0 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review | |
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Acura MDX
| 2015 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review | ||
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