Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 306 Nm@4500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 343 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,989 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,745 kg | 1,990 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 80 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,039 mm | 934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 973 mm | -89 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 1,537 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 864 mm | -69 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 912 L | -629 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 2,268 L | 966 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 4,007 L | -2 L |
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 |
2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |