Hyundai Santa Fe (2013) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic specs.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications
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2013 |
2012 |
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| Model |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
Chevrolet Sonic |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
2,799 mm |
2,525 mm |
0 mm |
| Length |
4,905 mm |
4,039 mm |
0 mm |
| Width |
1,885 mm |
1,735 mm |
0 mm |
| Height |
1,689 mm |
1,516 mm |
0 mm |
| Curb Weight |
1,790 kg |
1,220 kg |
0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity |
71 L |
46 L |
25 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
1,006 mm |
983 mm |
-982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,509 mm |
1,356 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,440 mm |
1,306 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
1,049 mm |
1,062 mm |
0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
1,001 mm |
960 mm |
-959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,488 mm |
1,346 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,407 mm |
1,311 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
1,049 mm |
879 mm |
-878 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 |
907 mm |
0 mm |
907 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
1,369 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 |
1,120 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 |
800 mm |
0 mm |
800 mm |
| Total Legroom |
2,898 mm (over 3 rows) |
1,941 mm (over 2 rows) |
1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
382 L |
538 L |
-156 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
1,158 L |
19.0 |
-18 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
2,265 L |
1,351 L |
1 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 |
Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor.
Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport.
Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2012 |
4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person.
see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD |
The front seating position is cramped, but even worse is the footroom !!!! I have the 6 speed manual transmission and the clutch pedal feels like it was an afterthought. The wheel well intrudest so much that is difficult to engage the clutch without my foot being moved inward due to the lack of room. I have a mens 9 shoe so it is not because I have huge feet. My leg hits the center console while using the gas pedalso far to the right. IT IS SO BAD I TOOK THE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AT THE GAS PEDAL OFF TO HAVE MORE ROOM !!!
I have a friend in England he told me it was not as much of a problem due to the placenet of the pedals in the right hand drive models. It also makes sense this car sells more in right hand driving counties, the radio control are on the right hand side of the steering wheel. This is a stupid position considering having to change gears with the right hand.
I am not a small guy, but I am not huge. I am 240 at 5"9'. with a passenger of similar size I feel very cramped. I had a buddy with me, He is a mountain of a man at 6'3" and having very broad shoulders like my self. It was a scream! We were smashed together. I had to work hard to change gears. The car is about 3" to narrow. I previously owned a Nissan Versa. It was considered a narrow car but we never had this problem. It was so cramped if it was a much longer ride, I would have had him get in the back seat.
CRAMPED IN THE FRONT TO THE EXTREME DEGREE !!!!!!!!
see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
| 2012 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD |
THE SEATS ARE LIKE MIDIEVAL TORTURE DEVICES !!!
I am not a huge guy. I have am 5'9" tall with a 40" waist. I have a wide stance. I did take a long test drive in this car. I noticed that the seats were not terribly comfortable but I had run into that with several cars. The seats got better as the broke in.
THESE GOT WORSE !!!!
It got so bad that I had themreupholstered!!!!! It helped very little !!!!
They are too narrow, overbolstered....poorly padded....no lumbar support...the armrest is usless (it sits too low and angled down)....If i could trade it in tomorrow it would be gone. I drive 4 hours a week at a mininimum to school round trip. the next day I am sore. I am going in for time 2 to see if I can FIX the seat comfort.....ARGG
see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
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