Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 119.0 in | -12.7 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 205.8 in | -21.7 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 78.7 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 76.7 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 5352 lb. | -1506 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 63.4 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 63.0 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 64.3 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 62.4 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.7 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 38.2 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 60.1 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 54.5 in | -9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 36.3 in | -5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 60.9 ft3 | -26.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 110.5 ft3 | -32.3 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |