Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-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 | 4143 lb. | 4022 lb. | 121 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 1.3 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 |
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 | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 25.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.2 | 34.2 ft3 | 1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Xterra.
2009 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 |
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 |