Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 159.3 in | 24.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 67.7 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.3 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 2410 lb. | 1436 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 53.1 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.1 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 52.1 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 51.2 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 31.1 in | 5.7 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 15.0 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 28.6 ft3 |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 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 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |