Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Galant | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 230 hp@5250 250 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in | 2 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 184.1 in | 6.9 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.4 in | -2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 67.9 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 3846 lb. | -109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.8 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.6 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 58.6 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.0 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.8 in | 0.2 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 | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.3 | 34.2 ft3 | -20.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.3 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -64.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
2008 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 |
2008 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 |