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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 171.9 in | 12.2 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 69.5 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 61.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 3065 lb. | 781 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 53.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.6 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 52.6 in | 6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 43.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 32.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -9.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 19.8 | 14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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