Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.9 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 186.2 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 72.6 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 66.1 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 4090 lb. | -68 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.6 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.5 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.1 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.1 in | -0.1 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) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 | -28.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 38.3 | -4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -6.5 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 |
2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |