Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,634 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 4,572 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,839 kg | 1,579 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 58 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 917 mm | 18 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 968 L | 328 L | 640 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 11.6 | -9.6 L |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 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 |
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 |