Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,824 kg | 2,259 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 83 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 937 mm | -2 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 945 mm | -61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 843 mm | -48 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 535 L | -252 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 1,911 L | 967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 3,290 L | -1 L |
2009 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 |
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 |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |