Lexus LS (2014) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Lexus LS and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.
2014 Lexus LS and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year |
2014 |
2012 |
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| Model |
Lexus LS |
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, ext. |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
121.7 in |
106.3 in |
15.4 in |
| Length |
205.0 in |
184.1 in |
20.9 in |
| Width |
73.8 in |
74.4 in |
-0.6 in |
| Height |
58.1 in |
67.9 in |
-9.8 in |
| Curb Weight |
4277 lb. |
3725 lb. |
552 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
22.2 gal. |
18.0 gal. |
4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
38.0 in |
40.2 in |
-2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.5 in |
59.5 in |
-1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.4 in |
55.8 in |
-0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
43.7 in |
42.6 in |
1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
38.0 in |
39.6 in |
-1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.4 in |
58.6 in |
-2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
55.5 in |
55.0 in |
0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
36.7 in |
36.8 in |
-0.1 in |
| Total Legroom |
80.4 in (over 2 rows) |
79.4 in (over 2 rows) |
1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
18.0 ft3 |
34.2 ft3 |
-16.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
18.0 ft3 |
78.2 ft3 |
-60.2 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus LS
| 2014 |
The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier.
The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others.
Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center.
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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.
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| 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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