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Kia Sportage (2008) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Sportage and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

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
129 kW@6000
241 Nm@4000
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
180 kW@6000
306 Nm@4500
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,629 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,351 mm 4,676 mm 0 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,890 mm 0 mm
Height 1,694 mm 1,725 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,600 kg 1,824 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 58 L 75 L -17 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,387 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,069 mm 1,082 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 1,006 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,387 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 945 mm 935 mm 10 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 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 668 L 283 L 385 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 23.6 968 L -944.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,886 L 2,214 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sportage

2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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