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 |
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| Model |
Kia Optima |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
2,720 mm |
2,799 mm |
0 mm |
| Length |
4,735 mm |
4,905 mm |
0 mm |
| Width |
1,806 mm |
1,885 mm |
0 mm |
| Height |
1,481 mm |
1,689 mm |
0 mm |
| Curb Weight |
1,425 kg |
1,790 kg |
0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity |
64 L |
71 L |
-7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
1,011 mm |
1,006 mm |
0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,450 mm |
1,509 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,384 mm |
1,440 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
1,110 mm |
1,049 mm |
0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
965 mm |
1,001 mm |
964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,430 mm |
1,488 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,389 mm |
1,407 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
960 mm |
1,049 mm |
959 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 |
0 mm |
907 mm |
-907 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
0 mm |
1,369 mm |
-1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 |
0 mm |
1,120 mm |
-1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 |
0 mm |
800 mm |
-800 mm |
| Total Legroom |
2,070 mm (over 2 rows) |
2,898 mm (over 3 rows) |
0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
419 L |
382 L |
37 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
14.8 |
1,158 L |
13.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
14.8 |
2,265 L |
12.8 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 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
| 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 |
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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 |
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