Model Year | 2012 | 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 | 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 |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |