Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Buick Terraza | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.1 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 205.0 in | -20.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 75.2 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 72.0 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 4426 lb. | -580 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 25.0 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 59.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 39.9 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 61.2 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 61.6 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.9 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 38.1 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 48.6 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 48.3 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 36.2 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 115 in (over 3 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 | -39.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 136.5 ft3 | -58.3 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 Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |