Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 176.7 in | 7.4 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 69.0 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 56.5 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 2912 lb. | 990 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 53.7 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 51.9 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 52.4 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 51.0 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.6 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 22.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 66.2 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 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |