Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 91.7 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 157.3 in | 26.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 67.7 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 49.0 in | 18.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 2527 lb. | 1319 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 37.4 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 53.2 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 50.6 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 0.0 in | 58.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 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) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 67.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 5.3 | 28.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |