Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
Electric 201 hp 188 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 107.1 in | -4 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 174.0 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 71.8 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 60.8 in | 5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 3721 lb. | 16 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 45.4 in | 8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.5 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.4 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.0 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.8 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Niro.