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Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Hyundai Elantra specs.

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Elantra  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 102.7 in 3.6 in
Length 184.1 in 177.9 in 6.2 in
Width 74.4 in 67.7 in 6.7 in
Height 67.9 in 56.1 in 11.8 in
Curb Weight 3727 lb. 2784 lb. 943 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 14.5 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 39.6 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 54.7 in 4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 53.0 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 43.2 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 38.0 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 53.5 in 5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 55.6 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 35.0 in 1.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 34.8 in 0.0 in 34.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 44.6 in 0.0 in 44.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.3 in 0.0 in 31.3 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 32.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.0 ft3 20.1 ft3 -10.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 ft3 20.1 14.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 78.2 ft3 37.0 ft3 41.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Elantra

2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Lots of leg room, even for a full size adult. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 0 I think the car is pretty comfortable for an average person. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I find it to be very comfortable. The back seat lacks leg room for three people to fit comfortably. If an adult is in the front then the person behind has little leg room. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fits four rugby players comfortably. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 
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