Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.9 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 200.3 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 74.9 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 67.4 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4054 lb. | 4204 lb. | -150 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 58.5 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.2 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.8 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.4 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.8 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 | 47.4 ft3 | -13.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |