Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 179.3 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 70.1 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 59.2 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 3228 lb. | 618 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.4 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 54.8 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.1 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 53.1 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.5 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 32.8 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2012 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |