Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 106.3 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 158.1 in | 184.1 in | -26 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 74.4 in | -7.7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 67.9 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 2438 lb. | 3688 lb. | -1250 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 59.5 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 55.8 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 58.6 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 55.0 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 36.8 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -28.6 ft3 |
2008 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
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 |