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Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) vs. Nissan Murano (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Nissan Murano specs.

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Nissan Murano Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Nissan Murano  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
245 hp@5800
246 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 111.2 in -4.9 in
Length 184.1 in 187.6 in -3.5 in
Width 74.4 in 74.0 in 0.4 in
Height 67.9 in 66.5 in 1.4 in
Curb Weight 4054 lb. 3983 lb. 71 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 21.7 gal. -3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 40.7 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 59.6 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 56.2 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 43.4 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 39.7 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 59.1 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 56.6 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 36.1 in 0.7 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 79.5 in (over 2 rows) -0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.2 ft3 32.6 ft3 1.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 78.2 ft3 81.6 ft3 -3.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Murano

2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Feels more expensive and luxurious, like a Jaguar see full Nissan Murano review
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
It is large enough to comfortably seat three people, plus still having a large capacity trunk. see full Nissan Murano review
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Perfect for a taller person; longer seat bottom gives better support; 8 way seat lets one get just the right position. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Plenty of room for an adult to stretch out and the reclining rear seats make it that much nicer. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Lots of stretch out space. Not cramped. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Foot room not cramped. Lots of stretch room. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Can fit 4 150lb persons easy. Plenty of room to move around with 3 any size! see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Even I can ride in the back seat. Not something that I can do in a lot of cars. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review
2005 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Very roomy see full Nissan Murano review
2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
I had a Camaro once, and the seats would have been better suited to that, rather than a crossover to take to work and back. The lumbar hurt, no matter where I set it. see full Nissan Murano review
 
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