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Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) vs. Nissan Sentra (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Nissan Sentra specs.

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year 2012 2007  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Nissan Sentra  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6600
180 lb-ft@5200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 105.7 in 0.6 in
Length 184.1 in 179.8 in 4.3 in
Width 74.4 in 70.5 in 3.9 in
Height 67.9 in 59.5 in 8.4 in
Curb Weight 3902 lb. 3078 lb. 824 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 40.6 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 56.9 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 54.1 in 1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 42.4 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 37.3 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 55.1 in 3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 53.0 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 34.5 in 2.3 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.2 ft3 13.1 ft3 21.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 78.2 ft3 13.1 ft3 65.1 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 2007 Nissan Sentra

2007 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review
2006 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review
2007 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review
 
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