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2008 Kia Sportage and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.3 in | -2.8 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 184.1 in | -12.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 74.4 in | -3.5 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 67.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4022 lb. | -495 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 34.2 ft3 | -10.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sportage
| 2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
| 2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 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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