Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Lincoln MKS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5700 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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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 | 112.9 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 204.1 in | -20 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 75.9 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 61.6 in | 6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4054 lb. | 4438 lb. | -384 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 58.6 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.3 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.3 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.6 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 59.8 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 |
2010 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seat comfort see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This the best point of this car. The leather, from Scotland, is the best I have experienced in a car... And the room is such that my 6 foot son feels separate from me when along for the drive. see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are the most comfortable ones I have sat in, the lumbar adjustment is great, not only goes in and out ( harder / softer ), it also has an adjustment for up aand down. see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Honeslty hard to explain. My kids feel like they are on a couch. Heated. see full Lincoln MKS review |