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Hyundai Santa Fe (2018) vs. Kia Sorento (2012) Specs

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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2012 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2018 2012  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Kia Sorento  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
216 kW@6400
342 Nm@5200
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
206 kW@6300
336 Nm@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,799 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,905 mm 4,671 mm 0 mm
Width 1,885 mm 1,885 mm 0 mm
Height 1,689 mm 1,709 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,895 kg 1,785 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 71 L 75 L -4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,013 mm 996 mm -995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,509 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 996 mm -995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,481 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,407 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,026 mm 955 mm -954 mm
Headroom, Row 3 907 mm 932 mm -25 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,369 mm 1,367 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,120 mm 1,128 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 785 mm 795 mm -10 mm
Total Legroom 2,860 mm (over 3 rows) 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 382 L 258 L 124 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,158 L 1,048 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,265 L 2,053 L 0 L

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2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review
2012 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
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review
 
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