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Dodge Durango (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Dodge Durango and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2008 Dodge Durango and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Dodge Durango Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 5.7L V8
OHV-2v
335 hp@5200
370 lb-ft@4200
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.2 in 106.3 in 12.9 in
Length 200.8 in 184.1 in 16.7 in
Width 76.0 in 74.4 in 1.6 in
Height 74.3 in 67.9 in 6.4 in
Curb Weight 5048 lb. 4054 lb. 994 lb.
Fuel Capacity 27.0 gal. 18.0 gal. 9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 40.2 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.3 in 59.5 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 58.7 in 55.8 in 2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 42.6 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 39.6 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.2 in 58.6 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.2 in 55.0 in 2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 36.8 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 39.2 in 0.0 in 39.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 59.6 in 0.0 in 59.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.1 in 0.0 in 48.1 in
Legroom, Row 3 34.4 in 0.0 in 34.4 in
Total Legroom 113.3 in (over 3 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 33.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.1 ft3 34.2 ft3 -14.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 68.4 ft3 34.2 34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 102.4 ft3 78.2 ft3 24.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Dodge Durango

2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review
2007 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
YearComment
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 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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