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Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Hyundai Elantra specs.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Elantra  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 104.3 in 2 in
Length 184.1 in 177.4 in 6.7 in
Width 74.4 in 69.9 in 4.5 in
Height 67.9 in 58.3 in 9.6 in
Curb Weight 3688 lb. 2723 lb. 965 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 14.0 gal. 4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 40.0 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 55.6 in 3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 54.2 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 43.5 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 37.6 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 55.1 in 3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 54.0 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 35.0 in 1.8 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 78.5 in (over 2 rows) 0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.2 ft3 14.2 ft3 20 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 78.2 ft3 14.2 ft3 64 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
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
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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

2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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