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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.1 in | -14.8 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 200.6 in | -16.5 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 76.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 72.4 in | -4.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4054 lb. | 5346 lb. | -1292 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 58.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 58.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.5 in | -2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 | 43.8 ft3 | -9.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
| 2012 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review | |
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