Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 117.9 in | -11.6 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 202.3 in | -18.2 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 75.9 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 67.6 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4054 lb. | 4839 lb. | -785 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 58.4 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.8 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.1 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.0 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 44.3 in | -7.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -39.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 | 45.0 ft3 | -10.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |