Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 4,755 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,824 kg | 2,383 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 100 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 904 mm | 31 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) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 878 L | -595 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 31.0 | 937 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 2,010 L | 0 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 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |