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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 306 Nm@4500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,676 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,824 kg | 2,054 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 76 L | -1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,011 mm | 934 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 899 mm | -15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 823 mm | -28 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 487 L | -204 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 1,345 L | 967 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 2,852 L | 0 L |
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 | ||
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda CX-9
| 2008 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review |
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