Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.4 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 187.2 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 75.9 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 68.0 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 5254 lb. | -1232 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.6 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 31.0 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |