Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.5 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 173.5 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 70.5 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 56.8 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 3549 lb. | 188 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 35.8 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 41.5 in | 15 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 32.5 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 23.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 67.2 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |