Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 4,915 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,745 kg | 1,623 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 76 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 927 mm | 8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 0 mm | 884 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 0 mm | 795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 439 L | -156 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 15.5 | 952.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 15.5 | -13.5 L |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Nissan Maxima.