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 | 2,700 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,745 kg | 1,464 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 55 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 902 mm | 33 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 0 mm | 884 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 0 mm | 795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 929 L | -646 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 32.8 | 935.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 1,894 L | 1 L |
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 |