Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Acura TSX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.4 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 189.2 in | -12 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 72.4 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 57.9 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3599 lb. | -50 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.8 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.6 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.9 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.1 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.2 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.3 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 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 |
2012 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |