Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) vs. Lexus IS (2009) Specs

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Hyundai Santa Fe	Lexus IS
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	107.5 in	-1.2 in
Length	184.1 in	180.1 in	4 in
Width	74.4 in	70.9 in	3.5 in
Height	67.9 in	56.1 in	11.8 in
Curb Weight	3688 lb.	3455 lb.	233 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	17.2 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	37.2 in	3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.5 in	54.4 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.8 in	54.1 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	43.9 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	36.7 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.6 in	52.7 in	5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	53.7 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	30.6 in	6.2 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.2 ft³	13.0 ft³	21.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	78.2 ft³	13.0 ft³	65.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus IS

2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review

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