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Toyota Sienna (2012) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota Sienna and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2012 Toyota Sienna and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
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
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable 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 200.2 in 184.1 in 16.1 in
Width 78.1 in 74.4 in 3.7 in
Height 68.9 in 67.9 in 1 in
Curb Weight 4585 lb. 4022 lb. 563 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 19.8 gal. 0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.0 in 40.2 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 65.0 in 59.5 in 5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 58.6 in 55.8 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.5 in 42.6 in -2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 39.6 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.6 in 58.6 in 6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 66.1 in 55.0 in 11.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 36.8 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.3 in 34.8 in 3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 61.1 in 53.9 in 7.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 50.3 in 44.6 in 5.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 36.3 in 31.3 in 5 in
Total Legroom 114.4 in (over 3 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 39.1 ft3 10.0 ft3 29.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 87.1 ft3 34.2 ft3 52.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 150.0 ft3 78.2 ft3 71.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Sienna

2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review
2011 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
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
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 
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