Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 130.0 in | -23.7 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 221.6 in | -37.5 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 79.8 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 73.6 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 5654 lb. | -1632 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -11.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 65.2 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 61.4 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 65.2 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 62.0 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.9 in | -2.1 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) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 34.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 78.2 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 |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |