Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,770 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,006 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 935 mm | -54 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 968 L | -532 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 2,214 L | 13.4 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 |
2011 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 |