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2006 Kia Sorento and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@5500 217 lb-ft@3000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Length | 179.8 in | 177.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 72.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 66.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4123 lb. | 3752 lb. | 371 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 56.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.3 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.6 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 56.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 53.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 77.7 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Sorento
| 2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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