Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,572 kg | 1,839 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 68 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,021 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,006 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 935 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 968 L | -229 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 2,214 L | -1 L |
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 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 |
2011 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 |