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Ford Explorer (2011) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Ford Explorer and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2011 Ford Explorer and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Ford Explorer Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 106.3 in 6.3 in
Length 197.1 in 184.1 in 13 in
Width 78.9 in 74.4 in 4.5 in
Height 70.4 in 67.9 in 2.5 in
Curb Weight 4752 lb. 4022 lb. 730 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 19.8 gal. -1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.2 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.3 in 59.5 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 55.8 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 42.6 in -2 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.5 in 39.6 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 58.6 in 2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.7 in 55.0 in 1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 36.8 in 3 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.8 in 34.8 in 3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 50.8 in 53.9 in -3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 40.7 in 44.6 in -3.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 33.2 in 31.3 in 1.9 in
Total Legroom 113.6 in (over 3 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 10.0 ft3 11 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3 34.2 ft3 9.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 80.7 ft3 78.2 ft3 2.5 ft3

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2009 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
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
 
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