Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 99.8 in | 10.4 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 177.5 in | 15.6 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 67.3 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 55.5 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 2710 lb. | 1236 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 52.5 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.1 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.0 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 52.6 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 52.3 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 33.7 in | 7.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.1 in | 0.0 in | 44.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 38.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.9 ft3 | 11.6 | 29.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.0 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |