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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-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 | 4054 lb. | 4706 lb. | -652 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4.5 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 | 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 | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 | 43.9 ft3 | -9.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 2009 Ford Explorer
| 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 |
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