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Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Specifications

Model Year 2012 2007  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Ford Explorer Sport Trac  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6300
336 Nm@5000
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
218 kW@5750
407 Nm@3950
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 4WD w/low range  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUT  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 3,315 mm -1 mm
Length 4,676 mm 5,339 mm -1 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,842 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,839 kg 2,174 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 85 L -17 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 978 mm -977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,496 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 937 mm -2 mm
Total Legroom 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 968 L 0.0 968 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 0.0 2 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review
 
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