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

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

2008 Ford Explorer and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Ford Explorer Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 4.6L V8
OHC-3v
218 kW@5750
407 Nm@3950
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
180 kW@6000
306 Nm@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 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 2,135 kg 1,824 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 85 L 75 L 10 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 884 mm 66 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,349 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,151 mm 1,133 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 886 mm 795 mm 91 mm
Total Legroom 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 385 L 283 L 102 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,243 L 968 L -967 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,370 L 2,214 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer

2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you 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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