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Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) vs. Acura RL (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Acura RL specs.

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Acura RL Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Acura RL  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500		 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
290 hp@6200
256 lb-ft@5000		  
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 110.2 in -3.9 in
Length 184.1 in 193.6 in -9.5 in
Width 74.4 in 72.2 in 2.2 in
Height 67.9 in 57.1 in 10.8 in
Curb Weight 3846 lb. 4012 lb. -166 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 19.4 gal. 0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 38.5 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 58.5 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 55.1 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 42.4 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 37.2 in 2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 56.1 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 54.0 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 36.3 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 34.8 in 0.0 in 34.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 44.6 in 0.0 in 44.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.3 in 0.0 in 31.3 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 32 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.0 ft3 13.1 ft3 -3.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 ft3 13.1 21.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 78.2 ft3 13.1 ft3 65.1 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 2008 Acura RL

2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review
2007 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review
 
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