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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 186.2 in | -2.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 68.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 56.1 in | 11.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 3435 lb. | 587 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 54.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 51.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 44.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 53.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.9 in | 2.9 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) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 11.4 | 22.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 66.8 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 2009 Subaru Legacy
| 2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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