Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Pontiac Vibe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 171.9 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 69.9 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 62.2 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3727 lb. | 2701 lb. | 1026 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 53.2 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 51.7 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 52.6 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 47.8 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 19.3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |