Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 178.3 in | 5.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 69.9 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 56.5 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 2701 lb. | 1145 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 55.9 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.5 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.6 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.1 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.8 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.7 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.1 in | 3.7 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 14.8 | 19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 63.4 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 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |