Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volvo S40 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 176.2 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 69.7 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.2 in | 10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4054 lb. | 3495 lb. | 559 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 55.2 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.7 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.2 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.1 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 50.7 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.4 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 65.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo S40.