Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 179.0 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 71.7 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 67.7 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3846 lb. | 3333 lb. | 513 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 0.0 in | 59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.6 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 41.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 0.0 in | 58.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.9 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 35.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 40.3 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 31.3 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | 4.2 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 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |