Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2013) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs.
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications
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2012 |
2013 |
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| Model |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
Jeep Grand Cherokee |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
106.3 in |
114.8 in |
-8.5 in |
| Length |
184.1 in |
189.8 in |
-5.7 in |
| Width |
74.4 in |
76.3 in |
-1.9 in |
| Height |
67.9 in |
69.4 in |
-1.5 in |
| Curb Weight |
3725 lb. |
4470 lb. |
-745 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.0 gal. |
24.6 gal. |
-6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.2 in |
40.0 in |
0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
59.5 in |
58.6 in |
0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.8 in |
57.0 in |
-1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
42.6 in |
40.3 in |
2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
39.6 in |
39.3 in |
0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
58.6 in |
58.0 in |
0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
55.0 in |
56.5 in |
-1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
36.8 in |
38.6 in |
-1.8 in |
| Total Legroom |
79.4 in (over 2 rows) |
78.9 in (over 2 rows) |
0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
34.2 ft3 |
36.3 ft3 |
-2.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
78.2 ft3 |
68.3 ft3 |
9.9 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 |
Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor.
Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport.
Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 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 |
| 2012 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
| 2013 |
You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning.
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
| 2014 |
4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue.
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
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