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Hyundai Santa Fe (2007) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Mazda RX-8 specs.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Mazda RX-8  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,703 mm 0 mm
Length 4,676 mm 4,427 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,770 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,745 kg 1,395 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 60 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 970 mm -969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,085 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 935 mm -934 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,394 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 1,222 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 818 mm 117 mm
Headroom, Row 3 884 mm 0 mm 884 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,133 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 0 mm 795 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 283 L 215 L 68 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 968 L 7.6 960.4 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 7.6 -5.6 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

2007 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
2007 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 2008 Mazda RX-8

2008 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2009 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2007 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review
 
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