Kia Optima (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2014) Specs

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2008 Kia Optima and 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Kia Optima	Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.1 in	110.2 in	-3.1 in
Length	186.4 in	193.1 in	-6.7 in
Width	71.1 in	74.2 in	-3.1 in
Height	58.3 in	66.5 in	-8.2 in
Curb Weight	3142 lb.	3946 lb.	-804 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	18.8 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.6 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	59.4 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	56.7 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	41.3 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.4 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	58.6 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	55.4 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in	41.3 in	-3.5 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	31.5 in	-31.5 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	114.1 in (over 3 rows)	-32.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	13.5 ft³	1.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.8	40.9 ft³	-26.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8 ft³	80.0 ft³	-65.2 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe

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