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Hyundai Santa Fe (2006) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Ford Explorer specs.

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
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
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,619 mm 2,888 mm 0 mm
Length 4,501 mm 4,912 mm 0 mm
Width 1,847 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,676 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,790 kg 2,135 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 85 L -13 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,379 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 983 mm 13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,496 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,369 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 937 mm -2 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 950 mm -950 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,349 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,151 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 886 mm -886 mm
Total Legroom 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 864 L 385 L 479 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 30.5 1,243 L 29.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,200 L 2,370 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer

2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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