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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Length | 184.1 in | 186.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 71.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 58.3 in | 9.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 3287 lb. | 559 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 56.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.8 in | -1 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 14.8 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 63.4 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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