Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Dodge Challenger | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 116.0 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 197.7 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 75.7 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.0 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3688 lb. | 3719 lb. | -31 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 58.2 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.7 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.0 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 53.9 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 51.4 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 32.6 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 62 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |