Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Hyundai Azera | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.4 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 192.7 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 72.8 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 58.7 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 3629 lb. | 273 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.1 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.2 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 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 |
2009 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |