Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Chevrolet Aveo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 97.6 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 154.3 in | 29.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 66.1 in | 8.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 59.3 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3727 lb. | 2546 lb. | 1181 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 12.0 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.3 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 53.6 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 51.6 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 52.8 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.8 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.4 in | 1.4 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 15.0 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 41 ft3 |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 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 |
2009 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
its just like a pickup seat lots of headroom and i am 6 foot 2 with a long torso see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2009 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. see full Chevrolet Aveo review |