Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2012 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Toyota RAV4 specs.

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Toyota RAV4  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6300
336 Nm@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
334 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 6-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 1,839 kg 1,658 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 60 L 8 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 0 mm 945 mm -945 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,336 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,100 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 762 mm -762 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 968 L 348 L 620 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 1,053 L 33.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 2,067 L 0 L

Return to top

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota RAV4

2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review
 
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Hyundai models.