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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@5800 241 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.3 in | -6 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 187.8 in | -3.7 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 69.8 in | 4.6 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 58.1 in | 9.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 3476 lb. | 370 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 56.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 41.0 in | -4.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | 27.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | -12.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 22.8 | 11.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 41.0 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 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 |
| 2008 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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