Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 184.1 in | 4.1 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 74.4 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 74.6 in | 67.9 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 3688 lb. | 1183 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 59.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.8 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.6 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 58.6 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.0 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.9 in | 0.0 in | 24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 24.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 34.2 | 15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |
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 |