Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 121.6 in | -18.5 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 204.3 in | -27.1 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 79.6 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 69.9 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 4521 lb. | -784 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 63.8 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.0 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 63.0 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 64.8 in | -10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.0 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -38.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.5 | 87.5 ft3 | -57 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 140.5 ft3 | -62.8 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 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 |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |