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 | 2,700 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 4,046 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,770 kg | 1,093 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 43 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 790 mm | 145 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 968 L | 425 L | 543 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 1,405 L | 1 L |
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 |