Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-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 | 3902 lb. | 2410 lb. | 1492 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 6.6 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 |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 28.6 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. 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 |