Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.2 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 202.5 in | -18.4 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 78.7 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 67.9 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 4510 lb. | -608 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 63.7 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.4 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.7 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 64.1 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 65.0 in | -10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 | 83.3 ft3 | -49.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -65.6 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 |
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |