Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.5 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 179.3 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 70.1 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 59.2 in | 6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3285 lb. | 264 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.8 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.5 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | 10.8 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |