Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 106.3 in | 12.7 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 184.1 in | 22.4 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 74.4 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 67.9 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 4022 lb. | 1556 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 59.5 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 55.8 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.6 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 58.6 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 55.0 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 34.8 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 53.9 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 44.6 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 31.3 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |