Compare 2008 Ford Edge vs 2009 Hyundai Veracruz

2008 Ford Edge
2009 Hyundai Veracruz
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4-Door Limited AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Edge 4-Door Limited AWD 15 22 $30,489 $32,845
Edge 4-Door Limited FWD 16 24 $28,878 $31,075
Edge 4-Door SE AWD 15 22 $25,887 $27,485
Edge 4-Door SE FWD 16 24 $24,276 $25,735
Edge 4-Door SEL AWD 15 22 $27,932 $30,035
Edge 4-Door SEL FWD 16 24 $26,321 $28,265
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AWD 4-Door GLS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Veracruz AWD 4-Door GLS 15 22 $27,364 $28,845
Veracruz AWD 4-Door Limited 15 22 $33,366 $35,995
Veracruz FWD 4-Door GLS 16 23 $25,766 $27,145
Veracruz FWD 4-Door Limited 16 23 $31,802 $34,295
Pricing
Invoice Price
$30,489
$27,364
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$32,845
$28,845
Monthly Payment Estimate
$547 / month
$481 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
If you don't require a third-row seat, the 2008 Ford Edge is a fashionable, satisfying alternative in the crowded pack of mid-size crossovers. The 2009 Hyundai Veracruz is an impressive SUV for the price, but it’s no Lexus.
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Fuel Economy
City
15 mpg 15 mpg
Highway
22 mpg 22 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
39.6 38.4
Front Head Room (in)
40.0 40.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
108.3 150.6
Second Hip Room (in)
56.3 57.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.9 60.6
Second Head Room (in)
39.3 39.9
Passenger Capacity
5 7
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.8 60.2
Front Leg Room (in)
40.7 42.6
Front Hip Room (in)
54.8 57.5
Third Shoulder Room (in)
- 56.1
Third Leg Room (in)
- 31.5
Third Hip Room (in)
- 45.6
Third Head Room (in)
- 36.1
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.8 76.6
Track Width, Front (in)
65.4 65.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 8.1
Length, Overall (in)
185.7 190.6
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
67.0 68.9
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.7 65.7
Wheelbase (in)
111.2 110.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
69.0 86.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 13.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
32.2 40.0
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 12.6 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 12.8 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
20 20.6
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.7 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.6 36.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 3.5
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P245/60R18 P245/65R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/60R18 P245/65R17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4288 4431
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x - TBD - 17 x 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x - TBD - 17 x 7
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 11.1
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 130
Engine
Displacement
3.5L/213 3.8L/231
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
265 @ 6250 260 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
SMPI MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
250 @ 4500 257 @ 4500
Engine Order Code
99C NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 22
Transmission
Trans Type
6 6
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.86
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA Shiftronic
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 3.39
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 2.37
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16 3.20
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.16
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.69
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 4.15
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.56
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Edge Hyundai Veracruz
Body Style
4 Door SUV 4 Door Sport Utility
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.91 0.67
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.30 1.06
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut Independent

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