Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.9 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 202.9 in | -18.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 76.2 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 60.7 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3727 lb. | 4015 lb. | -288 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.3 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 56.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.8 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 20.1 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |