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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2018 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 171.3 in | 12.8 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 70.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 57.1 in | 10.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 3031 lb. | 815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 56.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.8 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | -13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 23.2 | 11 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte
| 2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte
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