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Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Mazda CX-9 specs.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2007  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Mazda CX-9  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000		 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
263 hp@6250
249 lb-ft@4500		  
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 113.2 in -6.9 in
Length 184.1 in 199.6 in -15.5 in
Width 74.4 in 76.2 in -1.8 in
Height 67.9 in 68.1 in -0.2 in
Curb Weight 4054 lb. 4528 lb. -474 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 20.1 gal. -2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 39.6 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 59.4 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 56.5 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 40.9 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 38.8 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 58.7 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 56.0 in -1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 39.8 in -3 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.4 in -35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 56.9 in -56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 43.7 in -43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 32.4 in -32.4 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 113.1 in (over 3 rows) -33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.2 ft3 17.2 ft3 17 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 47.5 ft3 -13.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 78.2 ft3 100.7 ft3 -22.5 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2007 Mazda CX-9

2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 FWD		 highly adjustable, nice and firm 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
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review
 
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