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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 2,700 mm 2,649 mm 0 mm
Length 4,676 mm 4,506 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,673 kg 1,235 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 53 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,377 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,105 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 955 mm -954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 1,372 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 889 mm 46 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 968 L 402 L 566 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 14.2 -12.2 L

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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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