Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Spectra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,611 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 4,351 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,673 kg | 1,290 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 55 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 899 mm | 36 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 968 L | 518 L | 450 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 1,495 L | 1 L |
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 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |