Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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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 | 103.1 in | 113.7 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 193.4 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 73.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 72.8 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 4706 lb. | -760 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.0 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.4 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.9 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 55.5 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.5 | 43.9 ft3 | -13.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |