Model Year | 2015 | 2010 | |
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 | 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 | 3585 lb. | 4054 lb. | -469 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3.5 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 |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -23.6 ft3 |
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 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |