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Ford Fusion (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Fusion and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2008 Ford Fusion and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model Ford Fusion Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
252 lb-ft@5200
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 110.2 in -2.8 in
Length 190.2 in 193.1 in -2.9 in
Width 72.2 in 74.2 in -2 in
Height 57.2 in 66.5 in -9.3 in
Curb Weight 3430 lb. 4098 lb. -668 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. 18.8 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 39.6 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 59.4 in -2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.0 in 56.7 in -2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 41.3 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.4 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 58.6 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.6 in 55.4 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.0 in 41.3 in -4.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.7 in -35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 53.9 in -53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 44.1 in -44.1 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 31.5 in -31.5 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 114.1 in (over 3 rows) -34.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.8 ft3 13.5 ft3 2.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.8 40.9 ft3 -25.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.8 ft3 80.0 ft3 -64.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Fusion

2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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