Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 149 kW@5500 297 Nm@3500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 158 kW@6000 267 Nm@5000 |
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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 | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,501 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,695 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 68 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 932 mm | 64 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 927 mm | 8 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 864 L | 623 L | 241 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,200 L | 1,662 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 |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |