Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 168.9 in | 15.2 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 67.1 in | 7.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 65.2 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 3297 lb. | 549 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 53.8 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 50.1 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.6 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 53.6 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 46.7 in | 8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.9 in | -4.1 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 21.6 | 12.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
2009 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 |
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 |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have a bad leg ,the high seat ,wide door opening and extra leg make it easy for me to swing my leg in and out. It has more room than lots of other cars. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can seat 2 adults comfortably. Plenty of leg room and visibility. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |