Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 107.4 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 188.9 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 72.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 58.0 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3253 lb. | 296 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.4 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.5 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.7 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.3 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.4 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 61.4 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |