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2008 Hyundai Santafe SUV
MSRP: $21,150 - $29,800
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,727 - 4,121
Max. towing capacity: 1,650; 2,800 (with trailer brakes)
1,650; 3,500 (with trailer brakes) (SE & Limited)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 19.8
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 35.8
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts
Rear: Multi-link
 
Brakes:
Front: vented discs
Rear: discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valve/cyl.; VVT
Displacement: 2,656
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.7 x 75.0
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Power [hp]: 185 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 183 at 4,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 19 - 21
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 25 - 26
 
Type: V6;
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valve/cyl.; VVT
Displacement: 3,342
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 92.0 x 83.8
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Power [hp]: 242 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 226 at 4,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 19
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 24
Available with: SE & Limited
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.62, 1.93, 1.70, 1.28, 1.03
Final Drive: 5.07 (1st, 2nd, reverse gears); 3.74
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.84, 1.50, 1.00, 0.73
Final Drive: 4.52
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.79, 2.06, 1.42, 1.03, 0.73
Final Drive: 3.68
Available with: SE & Limited
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 184.1
Width [in.]: 74.4
Height [in.]: 67.9
Wheelbase [in.]: 106.3
Front Track [in.]: 63.6
Rear Track [in.]: 63.8
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.1
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 108.3
Seating Capacity: 5; 7 (with 3rd row seats)
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.2
2. Row Headroom [in.]: 39.6
3. Row Headroom [in.]: 34.8
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.6
2. Row Legroom [in.]: 36.8
3. Row Legroom [in.]: 31.3
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 59.5
2. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.6
3. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.9
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 55.8
2. Row Hiproom [in.]: 55.0
3. Row Hiproom [in.]: 44.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 10.0 (with 3rd row); 34.2
Standard Features
  • 2 door curb lights
  • 2 power remote, heated, manually folding, door mirrors
  • 2.7-liter 6-cylinder engine
  • 235/70 R16 all-season tires
  • 4 12v power outlets
  • 4 doors
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 6 speakers
  • 6-way manual driver's bucket seats with lumbar support
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Ashtray in front and rear
  • Assist grips
  • Automatic equalizer
  • Body-color bumpers, door handles, and mirrors
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Integrated roof antenna
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • MP3 Player
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Power rear quarter windows
  • Power windows with one-touch open for driver
  • Projector beam halogen headlights
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear reclining, folding bench seats
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear step bumper
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • Recovery hook in front
  • Roof rack
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front and rear doors, front seat-backs, and dashboard
  • Sun visor strip
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle
  • Underbody protection
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Vehicle security system
  • XM Satellite Radio
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 84 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 120 / 100,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [2wd]
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [4wd]