Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,501 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,695 kg | 1,295 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 50 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 955 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 909 mm | 26 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 864 L | 572 L | 292 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,200 L | 1,334 L | 1 L |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |