Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 195 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-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 | 1,859 kg | 1,839 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 68 L | 12 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 |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 898 L | 968 L | -70 L |
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 |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 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 |