Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 171.3 in | 21.8 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 70.1 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 57.1 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 3067 lb. | 879 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.1 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.0 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.9 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 53.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 35.9 in | 5.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.1 in | 0.0 in | 44.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.5 in | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.9 ft3 | 23.2 | 17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.0 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.