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Hyundai Santa Fe (2006) vs. Honda Pilot (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Honda Pilot specs.

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Honda Pilot  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5500
219 lb-ft@3500
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
253 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 109.2 in -6.1 in
Length 177.2 in 190.9 in -13.7 in
Width 72.7 in 78.5 in -5.8 in
Height 66.0 in 71.0 in -5 in
Curb Weight 3946 lb. 4506 lb. -560 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 21.0 gal. -2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.0 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 61.5 in -5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.3 in 58.6 in -4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.4 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 39.8 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 62.2 in -5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.9 in 56.9 in -3 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 38.5 in -1.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.2 in -38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 58.9 in -58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.4 in -48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 32.1 in -32.1 in
Total Legroom 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 112 in (over 3 rows) -33.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.5 ft3 18.0 ft3 12.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 30.5 47.7 ft3 -17.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 77.7 ft3 87.0 ft3 -9.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review
 
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