| Model Year | 2010 | 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 |
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| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.