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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 188.4 in | -4.3 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 75.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 68.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 4178 lb. | -156 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 59.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 59.5 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 36.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 55.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 42.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 29.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -17.2 ft3 |
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 | ||
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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