Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 184.1 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.4 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.9 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3122 lb. | 3902 lb. | -780 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.8 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.6 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.0 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.8 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -21.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
2010 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 |
2010 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 |