Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,023 mm | 2,619 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,245 mm | 4,501 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,002 mm | 1,847 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,961 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,530 kg | 1,790 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 106 L | 72 L | 34 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,529 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,618 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,521 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 935 mm | 58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,275 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 958 mm | 0 mm | 958 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,995 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 527 L | 864 L | -337 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,557 L | 30.5 | -29.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,067 L | 2,200 L | 1 L |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 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 |