Hyundai Santa Fe (2013) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Kia Optima specs.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year |
2013 |
2006 |
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| Model |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
Kia Optima |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
2,799 mm |
2,700 mm |
0 mm |
| Length |
4,905 mm |
4,719 mm |
0 mm |
| Width |
1,885 mm |
1,816 mm |
0 mm |
| Height |
1,689 mm |
1,410 mm |
0 mm |
| Curb Weight |
1,790 kg |
1,488 kg |
0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity |
71 L |
65 L |
6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
1,006 mm |
991 mm |
-990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,509 mm |
1,445 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,440 mm |
1,417 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
1,049 mm |
1,100 mm |
0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
1,001 mm |
955 mm |
-954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,488 mm |
1,415 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,407 mm |
1,382 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
1,049 mm |
919 mm |
-918 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 |
907 mm |
0 mm |
907 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
1,369 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 |
1,120 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 |
800 mm |
0 mm |
800 mm |
| Total Legroom |
2,898 mm (over 3 rows) |
2,019 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
382 L |
385 L |
-3 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
1,158 L |
13.6 |
-12.6 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
2,265 L |
13.6 |
-11.6 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 |
Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor.
Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport.
Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2012 |
4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 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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