Model Year | 2014 | 2020 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,637 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,257 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,689 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,790 kg | 1,477 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 50 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,049 mm | 904 mm | -903 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,120 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 800 mm | 0 mm | 800 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,898 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 382 L | 493 L | -111 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,158 L | 17.4 | -16.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,265 L | 1,521 L | 1 L |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
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