Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 140 kW@5600 240 Nm@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 4,625 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,770 kg | 1,395 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 50 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 950 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 968 L | 428 L | 540 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 15.1 | -13.1 L |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 | |
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 |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Nissan Sentra.