Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Saab 9-3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 105.3 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 183.2 in | -6 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 69.4 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 60.6 in | 5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3320 lb. | 229 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.0 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.1 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 29.7 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 72.3 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great seats! see full Saab 9-3 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Great seats. Very supportive of back and upper thighs. Don't have tightness in shoulders and neck anymore on long drives. see full Saab 9-3 review |
2009 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limited knee room in front with rear facing car seat behind. see full Saab 9-3 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats are very comfortable, but those with longer legs (especially thighs) might have trouble getting in a comfortable position. Tall drivers may find some awkwardness with all around reach. I.E. The steering wheel doesn't telescope far enough f see full Saab 9-3 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD |
No space. see full Saab 9-3 review |