Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.5 in | 106.3 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 186.6 in | 184.1 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 74.4 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 67.9 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4254 lb. | 3727 lb. | 527 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 59.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.8 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 58.6 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 55.0 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.8 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.5 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.5 | 34.2 ft3 | 0.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.4 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable driving. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very little leg room for an adult. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |