Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5800 255 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 184.1 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 74.4 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 67.9 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3473 lb. | 3902 lb. | -429 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.5 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.8 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.6 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.0 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.8 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -62.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Nissan Maxima.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 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 |