Model Year | 2011 | 2022 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.3 in | -1 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 | 56.7 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4054 lb. | 3371 lb. | 683 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 55.7 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.6 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.2 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 53.4 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 50.9 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.1 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 78.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Mazda Mazda3.