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Hyundai Santa Fe (2007) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

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
 
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

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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 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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