Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Versa | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 102.4 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 169.1 in | 24 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 66.7 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 60.4 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 2722 lb. | 1224 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 53.5 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 48.8 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 50.7 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 47.2 in | 8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 38.0 in | 3.3 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) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.9 ft3 | 17.8 | 23.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.0 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 | 29.6 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe.
2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
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 |
2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |