Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.8 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 190.2 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 73.1 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 58.4 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 3710 lb. | 192 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 56.7 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.4 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.3 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.3 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 | 23.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 | 67.1 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 |
2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review |
2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |