Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Five Hundred | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 112.9 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 200.7 in | -23.5 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 74.5 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 60.1 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 3814 lb. | 132 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.8 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.7 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.6 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.6 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 41.9 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |