Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Pontiac Solstice | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 95.1 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 157.2 in | 26.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 71.3 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 50.9 in | 17 in |
Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 3046 lb. | 856 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 52.4 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 50.6 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.7 in | -0.1 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) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 36.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 28.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 72.6 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |