Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 257 kW@6800 439 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-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 | 1,839 kg | 2,383 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 100 L | -32 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 |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 968 L | 878 L | 90 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 2,010 L | 0 L |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 |
2011 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 |
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 |