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Volvo XC90 (2011) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volvo XC90 and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2011 Volvo XC90 and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Volvo XC90 Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
311 hp@5850
325 lb-ft@3900
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 106.3 in 6.3 in
Length 188.9 in 184.1 in 4.8 in
Width 74.7 in 74.4 in 0.3 in
Height 70.2 in 67.9 in 2.3 in
Curb Weight 4826 lb. 4022 lb. 804 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 19.8 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 40.2 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 59.5 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.8 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 42.6 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 39.6 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.4 in 58.6 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.1 in 55.0 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 36.8 in -2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.5 in 34.8 in 0.7 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 30.1 in 31.3 in -1.2 in
Total Legroom 105.7 in (over 3 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 8.8 ft3 10.0 ft3 -1.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.3 ft3 34.2 ft3 9.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.1 ft3 78.2 ft3 6.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo XC90

2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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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