Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.2 in | -2 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 187.6 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 72.8 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 72.4 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 4373 lb. | -427 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.5 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 58.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.6 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 34.2 in | 7.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 36.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 57.1 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.1 in | 44.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 28.1 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 9.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.9 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.0 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |