Volvo V50 (2011) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2013) Specs

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2011 Volvo V50 and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Volvo V50	Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	110.2 in	-6.3 in
Length	178.0 in	193.1 in	-15.1 in
Width	69.7 in	74.2 in	-4.5 in
Height	58.0 in	66.5 in	-8.5 in
Curb Weight	3570 lb.	3946 lb.	-376 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.8 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	59.4 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	56.7 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.3 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.4 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	58.6 in	-4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	55.4 in	-4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	41.3 in	-6.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.1 in	-44.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.5 in	-31.5 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	114.1 in (over 3 rows)	-38.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.8 ft³	13.5 ft³	-0.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.8	40.9 ft³	-28.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.2 ft³	80.0 ft³	-35.8 ft³

2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review
2010	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

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