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Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Hyundai Elantra specs.

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
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
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,676 mm 4,529 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,745 kg 1,225 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 48 L 27 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,107 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 942 mm -941 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 1,339 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 841 mm 94 mm
Headroom, Row 3 884 mm 0 mm 884 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,133 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 0 mm 795 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 283 L 419 L -136 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 968 L 14.8 953.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 14.8 -12.8 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review
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
 
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