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Hyundai Santa Fe (2007) vs. Ford Explorer (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Ford Explorer specs.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Ford Explorer  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500
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 106.3 in 113.7 in -7.4 in
Length 184.1 in 193.4 in -9.3 in
Width 74.4 in 73.7 in 0.7 in
Height 67.9 in 72.8 in -4.9 in
Curb Weight 4022 lb. 4706 lb. -684 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 22.5 gal. -2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 39.8 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 59.0 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 55.4 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 42.4 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 38.7 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 58.9 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 55.5 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 36.9 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 34.8 in 37.4 in -2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 53.9 in 53.1 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 44.6 in 45.3 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.3 in 34.9 in -3.6 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 114.2 in (over 3 rows) -3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.0 ft3 13.6 ft3 -3.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 ft3 43.9 ft3 -9.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 78.2 ft3 83.7 ft3 -5.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 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 2008 Ford Explorer

2008 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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