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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2013 Kia Sorento Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Sorento | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-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 | 4054 lb. | 3935 lb. | 119 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.8 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 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -30.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.2 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 | 37.0 ft3 | -2.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Sorento
| 2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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