Kia Forte (2017) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2010) Specs

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2017 Kia Forte and 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year	2017	2010
Model	Kia Forte	Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	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	3031 lb.	3902 lb.	-871 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	53.8 in	55.8 in	-2 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

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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

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