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Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
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
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,329 mm 0 mm
Length 4,676 mm 3,995 mm 1 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,745 kg 1,146 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 48 L 27 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 950 mm -949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,285 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 0 mm 935 mm
Headroom, Row 3 884 mm 0 mm 884 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,133 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 0 mm 795 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 283 L 150 L 133 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 968 L 5.3 962.7 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 5.3 -3.3 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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