Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 189.9 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 75.8 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 71.5 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 4805 lb. | -783 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.3 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.8 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.8 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 32.9 in | 3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 34.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 57.7 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 43.3 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 29.3 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | 6.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 46.3 ft3 | -12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -10.6 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 |
2011 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |