Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 117.9 in | -11.6 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 202.3 in | -18.2 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 75.9 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 67.6 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 4839 lb. | -817 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 58.4 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.8 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.1 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.0 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 44.3 in | -7.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 38.7 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 50.8 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 41.1 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 33.4 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -7.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 45.0 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |