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2014 Kia Forte and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 219 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 177.2 in | -5.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.7 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 66.0 in | -8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3737 lb. | -692 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.3 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 77.7 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2006 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 |
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