| Model Year | 2024 | 2009 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 277 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 108.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 190.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 78.5 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 68.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4486 lb. | 4535 lb. | -49 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 61.6 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 59.0 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.4 in | 41.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 38.6 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 61.5 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 59.1 in | -4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 38.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 35.7 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.5 in | 57.1 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.7 in | 42.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 29.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 116.7 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 7.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.5 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.6 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.
| 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 |