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Ford Escape (2007) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Ford Escape and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2007 Ford Escape and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2007 2011  
Model Ford Escape Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6000
193 lb-ft@4850
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.2 in 106.3 in -3.1 in
Length 174.9 in 184.1 in -9.2 in
Width 70.1 in 74.4 in -4.3 in
Height 69.7 in 67.9 in 1.8 in
Curb Weight 3444 lb. 4054 lb. -610 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 18.0 gal. -1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 40.2 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 59.5 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 55.8 in -2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 42.6 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 39.6 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 58.6 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 55.0 in -5.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 36.8 in -1.2 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) -2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.3 ft3 34.2 ft3 -4.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 78.2 ft3 -11.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Escape

2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review
2007 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

2011 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
2010 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2011 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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