Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@4800 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.4 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 183.3 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 70.0 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 57.2 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 3177 lb. | 560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.1 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.6 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.1 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 62 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta.