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Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) vs. Toyota Matrix (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Toyota Matrix specs.

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
180 kW@6000
306 Nm@4500
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
118 kW@6000
220 Nm@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,601 mm 0 mm
Length 4,676 mm 4,366 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,765 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,560 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,745 kg 1,390 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 50 L 25 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,029 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,328 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 1,110 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 919 mm 16 mm
Headroom, Row 3 884 mm 0 mm 884 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,133 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 0 mm 795 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 283 L 561 L -278 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 968 L 19.8 948.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 1,741 L 1 L

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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