Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 177.4 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 69.9 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 58.3 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 2747 lb. | 802 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.2 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.5 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.0 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.0 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 63.5 ft3 |
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 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |