Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 184.1 in | -5.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 74.4 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 67.9 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 4150 lb. | 4054 lb. | 96 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.8 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.6 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 58.6 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 55.0 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.8 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
2010 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |
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 |