Model Year | 2023 | 2018 | |
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 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 193.1 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.2 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 66.5 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3012 lb. | 4026 lb. | -1014 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.4 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.7 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.3 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 55.4 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 40.4 in | -4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.9 in | -30.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 40.9 ft3 | -25.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -64.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe.