Volvo V60 (2016) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) Specs
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2016 Volvo V60 and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
Model Year |
2016 |
2012 |
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Model |
Volvo V60 |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Wagon |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
109.3 in |
106.3 in |
3 in |
Length |
182.5 in |
184.1 in |
-1.6 in |
Width |
73.4 in |
74.4 in |
-1 in |
Height |
58.4 in |
67.9 in |
-9.5 in |
Curb Weight |
3527 lb. |
3725 lb. |
-198 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
17.8 gal. |
18.0 gal. |
-0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.7 in |
40.2 in |
-1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.0 in |
59.5 in |
-2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
54.9 in |
55.8 in |
-0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
41.9 in |
42.6 in |
-0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.4 in |
39.6 in |
-2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
55.2 in |
58.6 in |
-3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.5 in |
55.0 in |
-1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
33.5 in |
36.8 in |
-3.3 in |
Total Legroom |
75.4 in (over 2 rows) |
79.4 in (over 2 rows) |
-4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
15.2 ft3 |
34.2 ft3 |
-19 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
43.8 ft3 |
78.2 ft3 |
-34.4 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Volvo V60
2015 |
The V60's interior doesn't only look comfortable. Even back in the day Volvo's cars weren't known only for safety. Many people considered their seats the best. Many still do. The V60's front seats are much cushier than those in a German car, but they are also properly supportive.
One caveat. Locate the headrest to receive top scores from the crash test dummy and it will jut too far forward for people with especially upright postures--like me. "Active headrests" that move forward if and when the car is rear-ended can sidestep this tradeoff. But the V60's active headrests do not.
The BMW's seats are much firmer, but their headrests have a fore-aft adjustment. You also sit significantly lower in the BMW, but its instrument panel isn't as deep (owing to its windshield being more upright), for a more open view forward.
Your build and impressions of either car's seats may vary.
see full Volvo V60 review |
2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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The Volvo V60's rear seat space also lags the BMW's. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a couple inches to spare, but subjectively the limited space seems even tighter than it is. The side window outline that appears sexy from the outside can seem confining from the inside. Large front seat headrests block the view forward. Behind a tall driver even adults of modest size will feel cramped, if they can fit at all.
The BMW wagon has a little less headroom but a couple more inches of much-needed knee room. Also, while the Volvo's cabin is a couple inches wider than the BMW's up front, and feels much roomier as a result, this advantage disappears in back.
see full Volvo V60 review |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
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 |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
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 |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 |
4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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