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Hyundai Santa Fe (2006) vs. Nissan Sentra (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Nissan Sentra specs.

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Nissan Sentra  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5500
219 lb-ft@3500
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
177 hp@6000
172 lb-ft@2800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 105.7 in -2.6 in
Length 177.2 in 179.8 in -2.6 in
Width 72.7 in 70.5 in 2.2 in
Height 66.0 in 59.5 in 6.5 in
Curb Weight 3737 lb. 3102 lb. 635 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.6 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 56.9 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.3 in 54.1 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 42.4 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.3 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 55.1 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.9 in 53.0 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 34.5 in 2.3 in
Total Legroom 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.5 ft3 13.1 ft3 17.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 77.7 ft3 13.1 ft3 64.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2006 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 Sentra

2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review
 
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