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Ford Explorer (2006) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Explorer and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2006 Ford Explorer and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Ford Explorer Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.7 in 106.3 in 7.4 in
Length 193.4 in 184.1 in 9.3 in
Width 73.7 in 74.4 in -0.7 in
Height 72.8 in 67.9 in 4.9 in
Curb Weight 4531 lb. 4022 lb. 509 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 19.8 gal. 2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.2 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 59.5 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.8 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 42.6 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.7 in 39.6 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.9 in 58.6 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.5 in 55.0 in 0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.9 in 36.8 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.4 in 34.8 in 2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 53.1 in 53.9 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.3 in 44.6 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 34.9 in 31.3 in 3.6 in
Total Legroom 114.2 in (over 3 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.6 ft3 10.0 ft3 3.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 34.2 ft3 9.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 78.2 ft3 5.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Explorer

2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
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
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 
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