Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 179.5 in | 4.6 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 70.1 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 65.9 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 3440 lb. | 582 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 56.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 55.6 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.0 in | -1.2 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 29.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -23.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 33.5 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 9.9 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 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |