Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.0 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 197.2 in | -13.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 72.8 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 58.5 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 3490 lb. | 412 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 59.4 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 58.2 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.2 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.9 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 63.8 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |