Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 306 Nm@4500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,824 kg | 2,054 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 76 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,011 mm | 934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 899 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 823 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 487 L | -204 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 1,345 L | 967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 2,852 L | 0 L |
2008 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 |
2008 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 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |