Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru WRX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 180.9 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 70.7 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 58.1 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3688 lb. | 3267 lb. | 421 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 | 55.6 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.2 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.1 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.2 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.1 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.4 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 22.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 66.2 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 |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |