Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Buick Rendezvous | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 195 hp@5200 215 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 112.2 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 186.5 in | -9.3 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 73.6 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 68.9 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 4096 lb. | -547 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.7 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 61.1 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.5 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.7 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 61.1 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.0 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.5 | 54.5 ft3 | -24 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -31.2 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 Buick Rendezvous Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
easy to get in and out of! see full Buick Rendezvous review |