Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,839 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 68 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,006 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 935 mm | 2 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 968 L | -583 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 34.2 | -33.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,214 L | 0 L |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |