Hyundai Santa Fe (2013) vs. Kia Soul (2014) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2014 Kia Soul specs.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2014 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year |
2013 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
Kia Soul |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
2,799 mm |
2,570 mm |
0 mm |
| Length |
4,905 mm |
4,140 mm |
0 mm |
| Width |
1,885 mm |
1,801 mm |
0 mm |
| Height |
1,689 mm |
1,600 mm |
0 mm |
| Curb Weight |
1,790 kg |
1,231 kg |
0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity |
71 L |
54 L |
17 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
1,006 mm |
1,006 mm |
0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,509 mm |
1,410 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,440 mm |
1,351 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
1,049 mm |
1,039 mm |
0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
1,001 mm |
1,003 mm |
0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,488 mm |
1,389 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,407 mm |
1,252 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
1,049 mm |
993 mm |
-992 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 |
907 mm |
0 mm |
907 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
1,369 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 |
1,120 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 |
800 mm |
0 mm |
800 mm |
| Total Legroom |
2,898 mm (over 3 rows) |
2,032 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
382 L |
685 L |
-303 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
1,158 L |
24.2 |
-23.2 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
2,265 L |
1,736 L |
1 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 |
Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor.
Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport.
Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 2015 |
Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get.
Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers.
see full Kia Soul review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Soul
| 2014 |
0 |
Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model
see full Kia Soul review |
| 2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 |
0 |
The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat.
see full Kia Soul review |
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