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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda Mazda5 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,676 mm | 4,610 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,691 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 60 L | 15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 894 mm | 41 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 942 mm | -58 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 1,250 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 780 mm | 15 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,708 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 320 L | -37 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 1,257 L | 967 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 2,008 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 Mazda5
| 2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room overall in the car. As a larger driver (6'3"), I need to push the drivers seat back. So the kid behind me has to get pushed back. Well the third row can't move back, so I've I'm driving, no one can sit in the third row driver's side and have any leg room. This is the worst for kids in full-size car seats, because the seats position their legs higher and forward of where a small adult's would be with no car seat. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The center seats are adequate for tall adults. Judicious positioning of the front and center seats should get you better results than a subcompact. The third-row rear seats are for kids only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The back seat is made for very small folks only. The middle row seat belts are placed somewhat far back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The six-chair setup of the 5 means that luggage space is limited, and some may find the "three rows of two" arrangement adds difficulty to monitoring children in the far rear seats. In order to carry significant cargo the seats need to be removed. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
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