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2010 Kia Forte and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,243 kg | 1,745 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 75 L | -23 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,006 mm | 959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 935 mm | -46 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,133 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 283 L | 133 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 968 L | -953.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 2,214 L | 12.7 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Forte
| 2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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