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Ford Explorer (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Explorer and 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2008 Ford Explorer and 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2008 2010  
Model Ford Explorer Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 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 4706 lb. 4054 lb. 652 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 18.0 gal. 4.5 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 0.0 in 37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 53.1 in 0.0 in 53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.3 in 0.0 in 45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 34.9 in 0.0 in 34.9 in
Total Legroom 114.2 in (over 3 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 34.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.6 ft3 34.2 ft3 -20.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 34.2 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 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 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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