Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
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 | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 4,823 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,824 kg | 2,180 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 91 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 836 mm | 99 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 871 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 744 mm | 51 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,639 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 255 L | 28 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 1,311 L | 967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 2,515 L | 0 L |
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 |
2012 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 |