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 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,501 mm | 4,849 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,803 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,790 kg | 2,044 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 79 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,011 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 978 mm | -43 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,496 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 815 mm | -815 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 864 L | 510 L | 354 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.5 | 1,351 L | 29.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,200 L | 2,464 L | 0 L |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |