Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,676 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,890 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,824 kg | 1,626 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 55 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,511 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,006 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 963 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 884 mm | 0 mm | 884 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 0 mm | 795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 739 L | -456 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 26.1 | 941.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,214 L | 1,546 L | 1 L |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |