Ford Explorer (2009) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2024) Specs

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2009 Ford Explorer and 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year	2009	2024
Model	Ford Explorer	Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 277 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed automatic	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	110.8 in	2.9 in
Length	193.4 in	190.2 in	3.2 in
Width	73.7 in	74.8 in	-1.1 in
Height	72.8 in	67.7 in	5.1 in
Curb Weight	4706 lb.	4486 lb.	220 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	17.7 gal.	4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	41.1 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	59.5 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	56.5 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	44.4 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	40.6 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	58.1 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.5 in	54.9 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	42.3 in	-5.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.4 in	37.7 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.1 in	53.5 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.3 in	42.7 in	2.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.9 in	30.0 in	4.9 in
Total Legroom	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	116.7 in (over 3 rows)	-2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	14.6 ft³	-1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	40.5 ft³	3.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	79.6 ft³	4.1 ft³

2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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