Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.5 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 198.1 in | -14 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 73.0 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.4 in | 10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 3568 lb. | 334 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.2 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.3 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.2 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.0 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.6 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 62.2 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 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |