Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 106.3 in | 13 in |
Length | 200.0 in | 184.1 in | 15.9 in |
Width | 77.4 in | 74.4 in | 3 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 67.9 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 4398 lb. | 4022 lb. | 376 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 59.5 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 55.8 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 39.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.9 in | 58.6 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 55.0 in | 12.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.8 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 34.8 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 53.9 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 51.8 in | 44.6 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.5 in | 31.3 in | 8.2 in |
Total Legroom | 122 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 11.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 33.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 94.5 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 60.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.9 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 70.7 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |
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 |