Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,501 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,610 kg | 1,177 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 50 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 942 mm | 54 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,173 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 899 mm | 36 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 864 L | 382 L | 482 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,200 L | 13.5 | -11.5 L |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
small and cramped see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Foot room to confining see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leg room limited see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
At 6'2" there is no leftover room, even with the driver's seat all the way back. see full Toyota Corolla review |