| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 169.9 in | 14.2 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 71.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 70.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3727 lb. | 3515 lb. | 212 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 43.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 52.2 in | 6.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 47.6 in | 7.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.1 in | -2.3 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) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 25.1 | 9.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | 3.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Honda Element.