Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.0 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 189.8 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 72.2 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.9 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3727 lb. | 3161 lb. | 566 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.2 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 45.5 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 56.7 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.9 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 16.4 | 17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 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 |
2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | According to the EPA's classification system, the Hyundai Sonata is actually a large car. You wouldn't guess this while sitting in the front seat. A steeply raked windshield and cockpit-like instrument panel design cut into actual roominess, and perceived roominess even more. The Sonata's firm front buckets could use more form-fitting contouring. Though not uncomfortable, they are the least comfortable buckets in this threesome. In the back seat, six-foot passengers' scalps might graze the headliner, but knee room is generous. There's a bit more room and a more comfortably padded and positioned rear seat cushion inside the Altima. But the Mazda6's rear seat is at least as low to the floor as the Sonata's and includes a couple inches less knee room. So the Hyundai has a slight edge over the Mazda. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |