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Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) vs. Subaru Legacy (2008) Specs

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

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Subaru Legacy  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
180 kW@6000
306 Nm@4500
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
181 kW@6000
327 Nm@3600
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,670 mm 0 mm
Length 4,676 mm 4,729 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,824 kg 1,558 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 64 L 11 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,003 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,295 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,120 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 927 mm -926 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,364 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 861 mm 74 mm
Headroom, Row 3 884 mm 0 mm 884 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,133 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 0 mm 795 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 283 L 323 L -40 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 968 L 11.4 956.6 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 11.4 -9.4 L

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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 2008 Subaru Legacy

2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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