Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.3 in | -3 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 190.6 in | -6.5 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 73.2 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.8 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 3556 lb. | 346 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 56.3 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.4 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.4 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.1 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.9 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.6 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 64 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Nissan Maxima.