Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 195 kW@5600 385 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,770 kg | 1,882 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 80 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,171 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 874 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 968 L | 997 L | -29 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 1,860 L | 1 L |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2007 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |