Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.6 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 188.9 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 74.7 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 70.2 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 4612 lb. | -590 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 58.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.0 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.1 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 35.5 in | -0.7 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 | 30.1 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 43.3 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -6.9 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 |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |