Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) vs. Nissan Rogue (2015) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2015 Nissan Rogue specs.
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2015 Nissan Rogue Specifications
| Model Year |
2012 |
2015 |
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| Model |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
Nissan Rogue |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
106.3 in |
106.5 in |
-0.2 in |
| Length |
184.1 in |
182.3 in |
1.8 in |
| Width |
74.4 in |
72.4 in |
2 in |
| Height |
67.9 in |
66.3 in |
1.6 in |
| Curb Weight |
3725 lb. |
3393 lb. |
332 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.0 gal. |
14.5 gal. |
3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.2 in |
41.6 in |
-1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
59.5 in |
56.6 in |
2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.8 in |
54.0 in |
1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
42.6 in |
43.0 in |
-0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
39.6 in |
38.5 in |
1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
58.6 in |
55.9 in |
2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
55.0 in |
52.1 in |
2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
36.8 in |
37.9 in |
-1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
34.6 in |
-34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
49.3 in |
-49.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
42.0 in |
-42 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
31.4 in |
-31.4 in |
| Total Legroom |
79.4 in (over 2 rows) |
112.3 in (over 3 rows) |
-32.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
34.2 ft3 |
9.4 ft3 |
24.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
34.2 |
32.0 ft3 |
2.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
78.2 ft3 |
70.0 ft3 |
8.2 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 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 |
| Year | Comment |
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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 |
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 |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Nissan Rogue
| 2014 |
Both the Rogue and the Forester have roomy rear seats mounted higher off the floor than most, and thus better suited for adult comfort and non-adult outward visibility. But only the Nissan has air vents back there.
The Rogue is also one of the only members of the segment to offer a third-row seat, the others being the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Kia Sorento (which in width and price actually falls between compact and midsize). Unlike in the others, though, you cannot get a third-row seat with the Rogue's top trim level. So you must choose between the third-row seat on the one hand and the SL's additional features (heated leather seats, Bose audio system, forward collision alert, LED headlights) on the other. You also cannot get the third-row seat with the panoramic sunroof.
The tested vehicle was the SL, so no third-row seat. Judging from the specs, it should be roomier than that in the Outlander, and about a match for that in the Sorento. Adults might fit in a pinch, but it's probably best to think of the seat as kids-only.
Combine this third-row seat availability with the Rogue's EPA ratings, and you have the most fuel-efficient vehicle that can seat seven (but not on leather).
see full Nissan Rogue review |
| 2015 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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The Rogue SL's leather-trimmed seats appear luxurious, but like those in some other recent Nissans (with the notable exception of the Altima) feel flat and overly firm. The power seat adjustments include height, but not tilt. Mazda has also started deleting the driver seat tilt adjustment, and both automakers deserve to be taken to task for this. Those with upright builds (including me) will find that the Rogue's front seat headrests jut too far forward. The Forester's front seats are more comfortable.
see full Nissan Rogue review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Nissan Rogue
| 2014 |
4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD |
In previous car, I had problems with leg pain after 2.5 hours. No such problem after multi-hour drives now. Still need an insert for back support.
see full Nissan Rogue review |
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