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Hyundai Santa Fe (2013) vs. Acura TLX (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2021 Acura TLX specs.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2021 Acura TLX Specifications

Model Year 2013 2021  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Acura TLX  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
252 lb-ft@5200
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
354 lb-ft@1400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 10-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 113.0 in -2.8 in
Length 193.1 in 194.6 in -1.5 in
Width 74.2 in 75.2 in -1 in
Height 66.5 in 56.4 in 10.1 in
Curb Weight 4098 lb. 4221 lb. -123 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 15.9 gal. 2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 37.2 in 2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 58.2 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 55.8 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 42.5 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 36.3 in 3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 55.0 in 3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.4 in 54.6 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.3 in 34.9 in 6.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.7 in 0.0 in 35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 44.1 in 0.0 in 44.1 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.5 in 0.0 in 31.5 in
Total Legroom 114.1 in (over 3 rows) 77.4 in (over 2 rows) 36.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.5 ft3 13.5 ft3 0 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 40.9 ft3 13.5 27.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 80.0 ft3 13.5 ft3 66.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Acura TLX

2021 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
It might seem unfair to compare the Acura TLX to the Genesis G70, as the latter is considerably smaller: 194.6 vs. 184.4 inches long, 75.2 vs. 72.8 inches wide, and 56.4 vs. 55.1 inches tall. The TLX is also two-to-three-hundred pounds heavier, 3,709 vs. 3,516 pounds for the 2WD fours, 4,221 vs. 3,887 pounds for the AWD V6s. In fact, compared to the second Legend--which seemed like a fairly large car in the early 1990s--the new TLX is virtually as long, four inches wider, and an inch taller. The car that was intended to replace the TSX as well as the TL has grown to the size of the final TL, which many (including me) thought too large, and weighs about 250 pounds more. Size and weight aren't good for handling agility, performance, or fuel efficiency. So, to keep match-ups fair in these and other areas, normally I compare cars that are close in size. But, the thing is, part of the cost of the TLX's dramatically lengthened dash-to-axle is a rear seat with no more legroom than in the smaller G70. Also, despite the TLX's additional width and height, it provides only slightly more rear shoulder room and less rear headroom than the rear-drive Genesis. Adults any taller than the average man will find the TLX's rear seat a tight fit. The Kia Stinger, which is a half-foot longer than the G70 but still a few inches shorter than the TLX, provides a useful additional inch-and-a-half of legroom. Front-wheel-drive transverse powertrains were originally adopted because, when turned sideways, the engine and transmission take up much less of a car's length. By taking a conventional front-wheel-drive powertrain and merely shifting it forward nearly eight inches, while only adding half as much to the wheelbase, Acura has sacrificed this advantage, and then some.* The no-longer-closely-related Honda Accord is 2.4 inches less lengthy but has 5.3 inches more legroom--a huge difference. Add these two number up and you get...the TLX's increased dash-to-axle. The Accord also weighs 300 pounds less. Acura's been here before--with the Vigor. Okay, not quite. The Vigor's rear seat was so tight only children and small adults fit. The new TLX has about 3.5 more inches of legroom. This not only brings it even with the G70, but if you compare its shoulder and leg room to those of the best-selling 3rd TL you'll find they're surprsingly close. A coincidence? I doubt it. But some people might expect more from the new TLX given its larger exterior. * One alternative at least one manufacturer has considered: rotating a transverse powertrain 180 degrees, putting the engine behind the axle rather than ahead of it. The decreased front overhang this would enable would compensate for the increased dash-to-axle, and together they would yield even better proportions. But no one has produced a car with such a layout. The impediment for Acura or Audi: it would make AWD very difficult. see full Acura TLX review
 

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