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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,676 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,691 kg | 1,454 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 70 L | 5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 881 mm | 54 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 0 mm | 884 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 0 mm | 795 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 436 L | -153 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 15.4 | 952.6 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 15.4 | -13.4 L |
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 2012 Kia Optima
| 2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
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