| Model Year | 2021 | 2007 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
| Length | 182.7 in | 184.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 74.4 in | -3.5 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 67.9 in | -11.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3012 lb. | 3846 lb. | -834 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.2 in | -1.4 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 | 37.5 in | 39.6 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.6 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 55.0 in | -3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 36.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 34.2 ft3 | -18.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -62.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Forte.
| 2007 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 |
| 2007 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 |