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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
| 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 | 4054 lb. | 5485 lb. | -1431 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -8 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 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -26.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 | 60.3 ft3 | -26.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -30.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2011 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
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