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Hyundai Santa Fe (2007) vs. Nissan Maxima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Nissan Maxima specs.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Nissan Maxima  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
255 hp@6000
252 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 111.2 in -4.9 in
Length 184.1 in 193.5 in -9.4 in
Width 74.4 in 71.7 in 2.7 in
Height 67.9 in 58.3 in 9.6 in
Curb Weight 3846 lb. 3579 lb. 267 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 20.0 gal. -0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 40.1 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 57.9 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 53.5 in 2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 43.9 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 37.3 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 56.5 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 54.8 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 36.5 in 0.3 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) 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 30.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.0 ft3 15.5 ft3 -5.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 ft3 15.5 18.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 78.2 ft3 15.5 ft3 62.7 ft3

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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 Nissan Maxima

2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review
 
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