Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Versa | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 169.1 in | 15 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 66.7 in | 7.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 60.4 in | 7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3727 lb. | 2722 lb. | 1005 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 53.5 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 48.8 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.4 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 50.7 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 47.2 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.0 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 17.8 | 16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2011 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |