| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Acura TL | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.3 in | -3 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 195.3 in | -11.2 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 74.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 57.2 in | 10.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3727 lb. | 3708 lb. | 19 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 58.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 56.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.2 in | 0.6 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 |
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2011 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats in this automobile are trimmed in supple leather yet are nice and firm in the European style for all day comfort. I look forward to some longer trips once spring arrives. see full Acura TL review |