Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,634 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,501 mm | 4,572 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,610 kg | 1,325 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 58 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 937 mm | 59 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 917 mm | 18 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 864 L | 328 L | 536 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,200 L | 11.6 | -9.6 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 |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |