Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Lexus ES | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.0 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 192.7 in | -8.6 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 71.7 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.1 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 3549 lb. | 297 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 37.5 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.6 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.8 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.0 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.8 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.0 in | -3.2 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) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 15.2 | 19 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 63 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus ES.