Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Saab 9-5 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.4 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 190.6 in | -6.5 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 70.5 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.7 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 3680 lb. | 166 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 56.9 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 56.5 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.6 in | 0.2 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) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 31.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 36.8 ft3 | -26.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 36.8 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 5.2 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 |
2009 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Most car seats can be comfortable for a 1 hour drive. Few can be comfortable for a 4 hour drive. Luckily the Saab seats fall into the latter category. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable even with rear facing car seat behind either driver or passenger seat. Head room was good even with moon roof. see full Saab 9-5 review |