Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 184.1 in | 16.6 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 74.4 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 60.1 in | 67.9 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3643 lb. | 3688 lb. | -45 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.5 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.8 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.6 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.0 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 36.8 in | 5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -57 ft3 |
2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |