Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 184.1 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 74.4 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 67.9 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4348 lb. | 4054 lb. | 294 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 59.5 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.8 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.6 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 55.0 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.8 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.0 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
2010 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX 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 |