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Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2018 Subaru Forester specs.

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2008 2018  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Subaru Forester  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500
turbocharged
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5600
258 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 103.9 in 2.4 in
Length 184.1 in 180.9 in 3.2 in
Width 74.4 in 70.7 in 3.7 in
Height 67.9 in 66.4 in 1.5 in
Curb Weight 4022 lb. 3653 lb. 369 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 15.9 gal. 3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 41.4 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 57.0 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 53.9 in 1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 43.0 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 39.8 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 56.5 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 53.0 in 2 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 in (over 2 rows) 29.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.0 ft3 34.4 ft3 -24.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 ft3 34.4 -0.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 78.2 ft3 74.7 ft3 3.5 ft3

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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
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
2008 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 2018 Subaru Forester

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review
 
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