Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 176.2 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 69.5 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 59.8 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3727 lb. | 2937 lb. | 790 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 55.4 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.9 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.7 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.6 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 24.3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |