Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 99.4 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 176.6 in | 7.5 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 68.3 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 65.0 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4054 lb. | 3350 lb. | 704 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 53.5 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 51.6 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.6 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 53.6 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 51.6 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.7 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 |
2011 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 |
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review |