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Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2007  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Mazda Mazda6  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6300
336 Nm@5000
turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
201 kW@5500
380 Nm@3000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,675 mm 0 mm
Length 4,676 mm 4,770 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,839 kg 1,681 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 68 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 983 mm -982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 980 mm -979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,394 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 1,374 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 927 mm 8 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 968 L 954 L 14 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 1,713 L 1 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda Mazda6

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual AWD
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual AWD
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual AWD
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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