Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Seltos | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 172.0 in | 12.1 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 70.9 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 63.6 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 3456 lb. | 566 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 55.5 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.5 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.4 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 54.7 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.8 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.0 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 0.0 in | 44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 0.0 in | 31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 26.6 ft3 | -16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 26.6 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 62.8 ft3 | 15.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Seltos.