Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,824 kg | 1,669 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 60 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 973 mm | -38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 945 mm | -61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 762 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 348 L | -65 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 1,053 L | 967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 2,067 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 |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |