| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 183.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 69.4 in | 5 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 57.3 in | 10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 3257 lb. | 645 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 37.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 55.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 53.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 65 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 |
| 2008 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2008 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There could have been a bit more rear leg space - althoug, the seats are pretty comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If the front seats are pushed back, not a lot of foot room in back see full Acura TSX review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |