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Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Ford Explorer specs.

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
 
Transmission 6-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 1,839 kg 2,135 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 85 L -17 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 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 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 968 L 385 L 583 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 1,243 L 33.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 2,370 L 0 L

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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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