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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 174.9 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 70.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 69.7 in | -1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 3444 lb. | 578 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 56.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.6 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 49.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.6 in | 1.2 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -19.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 29.3 | 4.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 11.9 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 Ford Escape
| 2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |
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