Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 306 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-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 | 1,626 kg | 1,824 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 75 L | -20 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 |
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 | 739 L | 283 L | 456 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 968 L | -941.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 2,214 L | -1 L |
2015 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 |
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 |