Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 184.1 in | -9.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.4 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 67.9 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3311 lb. | 3846 lb. | -535 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.8 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 55.0 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.8 in | 1.1 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 | 26.1 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 34.2 ft3 | -8.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -23.6 ft3 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
2009 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 |
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 |