| Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Honda Fit | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 99.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 161.4 in | 22.7 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 67.0 in | 7.4 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 60.0 in | 7.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3688 lb. | 2522 lb. | 1166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 54.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 51.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 52.6 in | 6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 45.1 in | 9.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 52.7 ft3 | 25.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Honda Fit.