Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2021) Specs

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2021 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2011	2021
Model	Hyundai Santa Fe	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 290 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1650
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	111.8 in	-5.5 in
Length	184.1 in	192.9 in	-8.8 in
Width	74.4 in	73.2 in	1.2 in
Height	67.9 in	56.9 in	11 in
Curb Weight	3902 lb.	3552 lb.	350 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.1 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	54.6 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	46.1 in	-3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	37.8 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.6 in	56.1 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	54.4 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	34.8 in	2 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	-1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.2 ft³	16.3 ft³	17.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	78.2 ft³	16.3 ft³	61.9 ft³

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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