Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Buick Lucerne | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 295 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 115.6 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 203.2 in | -19.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 73.8 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 58.0 in | 9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 3969 lb. | -123 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 58.0 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.1 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.5 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.0 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 57.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 41.4 in | -4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | 26.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 17.0 | 17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 61.2 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Buick Lucerne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
this seat with Heat is just amazing. It sucks you in and makes the ride alot more enjoyable see full Buick Lucerne review |