Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 127 kW@6000 245 Nm@4000 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 125 kW@5700 240 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,501 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,610 kg | 1,490 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 55 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 968 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 902 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 864 L | 929 L | -65 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,200 L | 1,894 L | 1 L |
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 |