Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) vs. Honda Fit (2013) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2013 Honda Fit specs.
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2013 Honda Fit Specifications
Model Year |
2012 |
2013 |
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Model |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
Honda Fit |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
106.3 in |
98.4 in |
7.9 in |
Length |
184.1 in |
161.6 in |
22.5 in |
Width |
74.4 in |
66.7 in |
7.7 in |
Height |
67.9 in |
60.0 in |
7.9 in |
Curb Weight |
3725 lb. |
2496 lb. |
1229 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
18.0 gal. |
10.6 gal. |
7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
40.2 in |
40.4 in |
-0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
59.5 in |
52.7 in |
6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.8 in |
51.5 in |
4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.6 in |
41.3 in |
1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
39.6 in |
39.0 in |
0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
58.6 in |
51.3 in |
7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
55.0 in |
51.3 in |
3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
36.8 in |
34.5 in |
2.3 in |
Total Legroom |
79.4 in (over 2 rows) |
75.8 in (over 2 rows) |
3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
34.2 ft3 |
20.6 ft3 |
13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
78.2 ft3 |
57.3 ft3 |
20.9 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
2013 |
Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor.
Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport.
Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
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 |
2012 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Honda Fit
2013 |
4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk).
see full Honda Fit review |
2013 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 |
4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives.
see full Honda Fit review |
2013 |
4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here.
see full Honda Fit review |
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