Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 123.2 in | -20.1 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 207.7 in | -30.5 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 79.3 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 77.2 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 5302 lb. | -1565 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 65.0 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 61.3 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 65.0 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 60.8 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 41.9 in | -5.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.5 | 56.7 ft3 | -26.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -19.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Nissan Armada.