Infiniti M (2012) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Infiniti M and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.
2012 Infiniti M and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year |
2012 |
2012 |
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| Model |
Infiniti M |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
2,901 mm |
2,700 mm |
0 mm |
| Length |
4,945 mm |
4,676 mm |
0 mm |
| Width |
1,844 mm |
1,890 mm |
0 mm |
| Height |
1,501 mm |
1,725 mm |
0 mm |
| Curb Weight |
1,750 kg |
1,690 kg |
0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity |
76 L |
68 L |
8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
993 mm |
1,021 mm |
992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,483 mm |
1,511 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,379 mm |
1,417 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
1,118 mm |
1,082 mm |
0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
958 mm |
1,006 mm |
957 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,440 mm |
1,488 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,359 mm |
1,397 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
919 mm |
935 mm |
-16 mm |
| Total Legroom |
2,037 mm (over 2 rows) |
2,017 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
422 L |
968 L |
-546 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
14.9 |
2,214 L |
12.9 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Infiniti M
| 2011 |
4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 5.6L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable up front.
see full Infiniti M review |
| 2011 |
4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The footwells are very narrow for a car of this size. This is a side-effect of it being RWD. The "dead" pedal seems to be in the wrong spot, at least for me; it's too far to the right.
On the plus side the air conditioned seats are great. It is possible to drive around in 90 degree weather wearing shorts, with the windows down, and feel comfortable.
see full Infiniti M review |
| 2011 |
4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very envelopped and comfortable seat, have better padding, and seating posture is better than most of the luxry cars I tried.
see full Infiniti M review |
| 2012 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 |
4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The fronts seats need more bolstering. The BMW 5 series has much, much better seats. If I could change one thing about the car, it would be the seats. Anyone considering this car should sit in the seat at least 30 minutes before making a purchase decision.
see full Infiniti M review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 |
Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor.
Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport.
Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 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 |
| 2012 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 |
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