Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
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 shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 159.4 in | 24.7 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. | 2729 lb. | 1117 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 | 49.8 ft3 | 28.4 ft3 |
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 |
2016 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 |