Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 177.2 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.7 in | -3 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 66.0 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 3549 lb. | -183 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -19 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.3 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.2 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 56.5 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 53.9 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 36.8 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 | -16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 77.7 ft3 | -77.7 |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 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 |