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2009 Mazda Mazda6 and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 193.7 in | 193.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 66.5 in | -8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 3946 lb. | -399 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.6 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 41.3 in | -3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.6 | 40.9 ft3 | -24.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -63.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda Mazda6
| 2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | |
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 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 |
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