Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,824 kg | 2,135 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 85 L | -10 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 | 983 mm | -982 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 |
Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 950 mm | -66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 886 mm | -91 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 385 L | -102 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 1,243 L | 967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
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 |
2009 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 |