Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mercury Milan | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.4 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 190.2 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 72.2 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 55.8 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 3453 lb. | 569 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.4 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.0 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 56.5 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.3 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.0 in | -0.2 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 15.8 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 62.4 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I needed to fit 3 child car seats in the back, which it does better than my VW Passat it replaced. see full Mercury Milan review |
2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
My head was squashed into the roof. Could not adjust seat to find a tolerable position. see full Mercury Milan review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I felt very constrained in all movements. see full Mercury Milan review |