Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Liberty | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 174.4 in | 184.1 in | -9.7 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 74.4 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 67.9 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 3821 lb. | 4022 lb. | -201 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 59.5 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 55.8 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.6 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 39.6 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.6 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 55.0 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 19 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.0 | 34.2 ft3 | -5.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |
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 |