Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 116.0 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 202.0 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 79.0 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 76.9 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 5794 lb. | -1772 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 65.3 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 64.4 in | -8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 65.2 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 60.6 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.0 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 37.9 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 61.7 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 49.1 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 25.6 in | 5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 60.3 ft3 | -26.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -30.7 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |