Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
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 | 106.3 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 181.1 in | 3 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 71.5 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 66.3 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 3680 lb. | 342 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.8 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.3 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.4 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 37.2 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 52.6 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 43.3 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 30.0 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
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 |
2010 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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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 |