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Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 174.7 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 71.1 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 67.7 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 3529 lb. | 493 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 | 56.6 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.3 in | 2.5 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 | 29.2 ft3 | -19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 29.2 | 5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |