Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 123.2 in | -16.9 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 207.7 in | -23.6 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 79.3 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 77.2 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 5593 lb. | -1571 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 65.0 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 61.3 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 65.0 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 60.8 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 41.9 in | -5.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 35.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 63.7 in | -9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 48.8 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 32.2 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 56.7 ft3 | -22.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |