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Toyota Corolla (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Corolla and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2008 Toyota Corolla and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Toyota Corolla Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
126 hp@6000
122 lb-ft@4200
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,601 mm 2,619 mm 0 mm
Length 4,529 mm 4,501 mm 0 mm
Width 1,699 mm 1,847 mm 0 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,676 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,177 kg 1,610 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 72 L -22 L
Headroom, Row 1 998 mm 1,006 mm 997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,349 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,318 mm 1,379 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 996 mm -54 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,359 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,173 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 899 mm 935 mm -36 mm
Total Legroom 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 382 L 864 L -482 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.5 2,200 L 11.5

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Corolla

2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 
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