Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6200 274 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
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 | 4054 lb. | 3965 lb. | 89 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.8 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 |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 21.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 65.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Lexus GS.