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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Saturn ION Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Saturn ION | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 184.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 67.2 in | 7.2 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 57.4 in | 10.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 2752 lb. | 1094 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 53.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 49.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 52.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 48.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.3 in | 3.5 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) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 14.7 | 19.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 63.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Saturn ION
| 2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of seat travel results in plenty of available leg room. Adjustable seat height results in plenty of available headroom. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review |
| 2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
minimal leg rom when front seat is back see full Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat bottoms are too short. Not enough leg room when the front seats are set back and not enough foot room. There is a metallic bar on the bottom of the front seats that take too much space in the foot wells for the back passengers. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small seat that lacks padding even though the back support is very good. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review |
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