Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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 SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.3 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 184.1 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 74.4 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 67.9 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4826 lb. | 4022 lb. | 804 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.8 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.6 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 58.6 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.0 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 34.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 31.3 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |