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2008 Kia Optima and 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 184.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 74.4 in | -3.3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 67.9 in | -9.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3688 lb. | -546 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.8 in | 1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -63.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 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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