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Hyundai Santa Fe
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
Select configuration:
$29,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.1
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Mazda CX-9
2021 Mazda CX-9
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$34,160
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Pontiac Torrent
2009 Pontiac Torrent
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$24,820
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.4L V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Hyundai Santa Fe
2021-2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Rear Angle View
2021-2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Central Console
35
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Mazda CX-9
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
49
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Pontiac Torrent
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
5
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.4L V6 Gas
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
227 hp @ 5000 rpm
185 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
210 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,810 lbs
4,236 lbs
3,660 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
3,500 lbs
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
24 MPG
20 MPG
City
25 MPG
22 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
28 MPG
24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 Tons/yr
7.4 Tons/yr
N/A
EPA rating
N/A
N/A
5

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gallons
19 gallons
20 gallons
Cruising Range City
470 miles
418 miles
340 miles
Cruising Range Highway
526.4 miles
532 miles
480 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
188.4 in
199.4 in
188.8 in
Height
66.3 in
67.6 in
69.3 in
Max Width
74.8 in
77.5 in
71.4 in
Front Width
64.8 in
65.3 in
61.6 in
Rear Width
65.2 in
65.2 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
115.3 in
112.5 in
Ground Clearance
8.2 in
N/A
7.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
7 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
44.1 in
41 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.2 in
39.3 in
40.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.1 in
57.9 in
55.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
57.5 in
56.7 in
51.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
39.4 in
40.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39 in
38.5 in
40.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.3 in
58.1 in
55.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56.3 in
57.4 in
51.4 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
29.7 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
N/A
35.4 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
53.1 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
40.1 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
72.1 ft³
71.2 ft³
68.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
36.4 ft³
38.2 ft³
35.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
36.4 ft³
14.4 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Variable pwr
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
38.8 ft
41.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Independent

Tires

Front Tire
P235/60TR18
P255/60HR18
P235/65R16
Rear Tire
P235/60TR18
P255/60HR18
P235/65R16
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Hampton Gray
  • Portofino Gray
  • Shimmering Silver
  • Stormy Sea
  • Twilight Black
  • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Machine Gray Metallic
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Calypso Red
  • Quartz White
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Beige, Leather Seat Trim
  • Beige, YES Essentials Stain-Resistant Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, YES Essentials Stain-Resistant Cloth Seat Trim
  • Gray, Leather Seat Trim
  • Gray, YES Essentials Stain-Resistant Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Ebony, Base Cloth Seat Trim
  • Ebony, Nuance Leather Seating Inserts
  • Ebony, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Sand, Base Cloth Seat Trim
  • Sand, Nuance Leather Seating Inserts
  • Sand, Premium Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Optional
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Optional

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Optional
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Optional
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Navigation from Telematics
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
7 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
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