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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 2,700 mm 2,799 mm 0 mm
Length 4,676 mm 4,917 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,834 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,745 kg 1,820 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 73 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 978 mm -977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 945 mm -944 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 1,372 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 922 mm 13 mm
Headroom, Row 3 884 mm 0 mm 884 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,133 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 0 mm 795 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 283 L 371 L -88 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 968 L 13.1 954.9 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 13.1 -11.1 L

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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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