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Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) vs. Honda Pilot (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Honda Pilot specs.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Honda Pilot  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6300
336 Nm@5000
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
186 kW@5700
343 Nm@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,774 mm 0 mm
Length 4,676 mm 4,849 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,994 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,803 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,839 kg 2,044 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 79 L -11 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,580 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 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 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 968 L 510 L 458 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 1,351 L 33.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 2,464 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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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