Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 309 Nm@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 306 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,852 kg | 1,824 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 75 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,496 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 935 mm | -18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,133 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 898 L | 283 L | 615 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 | 968 L | -936.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,880 L | 2,214 L | -1 L |
2008 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 |
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. 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 |
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 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 |