Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 175.6 in | 8.5 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 70.7 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.3 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 2999 lb. | 847 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.2 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.4 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.5 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.8 in | 1 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) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 20.2 | 14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 31.1 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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