Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,501 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,695 kg | 1,879 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 80 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 998 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,171 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 874 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 864 L | 997 L | -133 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,200 L | 1,860 L | 1 L |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2011 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |