Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.4 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 174.3 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 69.7 in | 3 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 52.8 in | 13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3045 lb. | 504 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.8 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.8 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 48.1 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 32.2 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |