Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Lexus GS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 190.0 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 71.7 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 56.1 in | 11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3727 lb. | 3795 lb. | -68 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 37.8 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 56.3 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.4 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.0 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.1 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 51.4 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.4 in | 0.4 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) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 12.7 | 21.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 65.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Lexus GS.