Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 178.0 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 69.7 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 58.0 in | 9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 3570 lb. | 276 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.9 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 | 38.1 in | 1.5 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 |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 12.8 | 21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | 34 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |