Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 149 kW@5500 297 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,501 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 1,790 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 72 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 0 mm | 853 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 864 L | -371 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 30.5 | -29.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 2,200 L | 0 L |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |