Model Year | 2010 | 2020 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 194.2 in | -10.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 73.0 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.3 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 3223 lb. | 679 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 58.5 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.1 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.5 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.1 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.4 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.1 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 62.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu.