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2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 126.6 in | -23.5 in |
| Length | 177.2 in | 203.0 in | -25.8 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 75.7 in | -3 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 65.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 4829 lb. | -883 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 60.3 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 59.6 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -30 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.5 | 42.2 ft3 | -11.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
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