Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 3,023 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,501 mm | 5,245 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 2,002 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,790 kg | 2,633 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 106 L | -34 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,529 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,011 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 993 mm | -58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,318 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,275 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 958 mm | -958 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,995 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 864 L | 527 L | 337 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.5 | 1,557 L | 29.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,200 L | 3,067 L | -1 L |
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 |
2014 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |