Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan 350Z / 370Z | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.4 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 167.2 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 72.8 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 51.9 in | 16 in |
Curb Weight | 3688 lb. | 3232 lb. | 456 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.2 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 54.4 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.6 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 0.0 in | 39.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 0.0 in | 58.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 27.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 71.3 ft3 |
2011 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 |
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 |
2011 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 |
2009 Nissan 350Z / 370Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |