Jaguar XF (2017) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Jaguar XF and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.
2017 Jaguar XF and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
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2017 |
2012 |
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| Model |
Jaguar XF |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
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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 |
116.5 in |
106.3 in |
10.2 in |
| Length |
195.0 in |
184.1 in |
10.9 in |
| Width |
74.0 in |
74.4 in |
-0.4 in |
| Height |
57.4 in |
67.9 in |
-10.5 in |
| Curb Weight |
3520 lb. |
3725 lb. |
-205 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
19.5 gal. |
18.0 gal. |
1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
37.5 in |
40.2 in |
-2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.0 in |
59.5 in |
-2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
55.8 in |
-55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
44.4 in |
42.6 in |
1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
38.1 in |
39.6 in |
-1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.9 in |
58.6 in |
-3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
55.0 in |
-55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
37.2 in |
36.8 in |
0.4 in |
| Total Legroom |
81.6 in (over 2 rows) |
79.4 in (over 2 rows) |
2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
19.1 ft3 |
34.2 ft3 |
-15.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
19.1 ft3 |
78.2 ft3 |
-59.1 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Jaguar XF
| 2016 |
And space? The real magic: the new Jaguar XF combines a sleek, sporty body with a usefully roomy and comfortable rear seat. There's more rear knee room than in the BMW 5-Series, and even than in the larger regular wheelbase Jaguar XJ. (For buyers who need even more legroom, Jaguar also offers an extended wheelbase version of the XJ.) If you compare the XF to German cars with at least equally sporty styling, it has a much roomier rear seat. The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, though a couple inches longer than the XF, has a cramped, uncomfortably positioned rear seat. The Mercedes CLS does better in its second-generation form, but still doesn't compare to the new XF in this regard. The Cadillac CTS, though its profile is very much that of a sedan, also has a tighter rear seat than the XF. For a combination of coupe-like styling, agile handling, and rear seat room, the new XF can't be beat.
But wait, there's more. Even though it retains a spare tire (BMW and Cadillac have tossed theirs), the new XF also has the roomiest trunk in the class--over 19 cubic feet. But the XF isn't offered as a hatchback or wagon. The Audi A7 hatchback remains the versatility champ among sporty midsize luxury cars.
The other thing keeping the XF from being the utility champ of its class: the center console storage area is barely there.
see full Jaguar XF review |
| 2017 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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Continuing my interior nitpicking, I'll add that the new Jaguar XF's seats provide acceptable support and comfort, but the seats in some competitors are exceptional. Jaguar lags here. It might help to step up to the 380-horsepower XF S (which actually costs a little less than the tested 340-horsepower R-Sport), as its seats include power adjustments for the side bolsters and cushion length.
The rear seat, though usefully roomy, is also on the firm side.
On a positive note, the XF's driving position is very good. The instrument panel isn't overly large or imposing, and the windows are reasonably large and are not too steeply raked. Outward visibility is at least as good as that in the BMW 5 Series and much better than in the scrunched down 6 Series Grand Coupe.
see full Jaguar XF review |
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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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