Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.2 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 159.3 in | 17.9 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 67.7 in | 5 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 57.3 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 2483 lb. | 1254 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 52.1 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.1 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.2 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 31.1 in | 5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.7 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 28.1 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 2014 Kia Rio.