Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Scion tC | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 174.0 in | 10.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 69.1 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 55.7 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 2970 lb. | 876 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 37.6 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 54.3 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.2 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.6 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 50.0 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 47.3 in | 7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.6 in | 3.2 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) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 12.8 | 21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | 42.8 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 |
2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |