Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Rio | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.6 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 160.0 in | 24.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 67.9 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.1 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3688 lb. | 2762 lb. | 926 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 54.1 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.9 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 53.3 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.4 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.5 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | 45.4 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 |
2011 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Rio.