Model Year | 2020 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 104.3 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 177.4 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 69.9 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 58.3 in | 7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3591 lb. | 2747 lb. | 844 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.6 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.2 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 43.5 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 55.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.0 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.0 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 57.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 |