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Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) vs. Kia Sorento (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2013 Kia Sorento specs.

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2013 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2008 2013  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Kia Sorento  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in 0 in
Length 184.1 in 183.9 in 0.2 in
Width 74.4 in 74.2 in 0.2 in
Height 67.9 in 67.3 in 0.6 in
Curb Weight 4022 lb. 3935 lb. 87 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 19.8 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 39.2 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 59.3 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 56.3 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 41.3 in 1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 39.2 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 58.7 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 55.9 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 37.6 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 34.8 in 36.7 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 53.9 in 53.8 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 44.6 in 44.4 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.3 in 31.3 in 0 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 110.2 in (over 3 rows) 0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.0 ft3 9.1 ft3 0.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 ft3 37.0 ft3 -2.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 78.2 ft3 72.5 ft3 5.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Sorento

2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review
 
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