| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Acura RL | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in | -3.9 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 195.8 in | -11.7 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 72.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 57.2 in | 10.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4054 lb. | 4083 lb. | -29 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.4 gal. | -1.4 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 |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 21.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 65.1 ft3 |
| 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Acura RL.