Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
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 | 3902 lb. | 4312 lb. | -410 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 |
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 |
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 |