Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.2 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 202.5 in | -18.4 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 76.9 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 68.9 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3902 lb. | 4494 lb. | -592 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 37.2 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 63.0 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.6 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 64.7 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -29.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 | 83.0 ft3 | -48.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -62.4 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.