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Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,852 mm 0 mm
Length 4,676 mm 4,770 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,773 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,745 kg 1,577 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 62 L 13 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 1,331 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 1,041 mm 934 mm
Headroom, Row 3 884 mm 0 mm 884 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,133 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 0 mm 795 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 283 L 646 L -363 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 968 L 22.8 945.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 1,161 L 1 L

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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