Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 171.6 in | 12.5 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 71.8 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.7 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 3223 lb. | 679 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 55.6 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.9 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 53.7 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.7 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.2 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 33.4 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 |
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |