Kia Stinger (2019) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2019 Kia Stinger and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.
2019 Kia Stinger and 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
Model Year |
2019 |
2012 |
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Model |
Kia Stinger |
Hyundai Santa Fe |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
2,906 mm |
2,700 mm |
0 mm |
Length |
4,831 mm |
4,676 mm |
0 mm |
Width |
1,869 mm |
1,890 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,400 mm |
1,725 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
1,638 kg |
1,690 kg |
0 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
60 L |
68 L |
-8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
973 mm |
1,021 mm |
972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,433 mm |
1,511 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,410 mm |
1,417 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,082 mm |
1,082 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
940 mm |
1,006 mm |
939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,392 mm |
1,488 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,425 mm |
1,397 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
925 mm |
935 mm |
-10 mm |
Total Legroom |
2,007 mm (over 2 rows) |
2,017 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
660 L |
968 L |
-308 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
1,158 L |
2,214 L |
-1 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Stinger
2018 |
Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them.
I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim.
The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting.
In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better."
Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
2013 |
Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor.
Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport.
Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere.
see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
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 |
2012 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 |
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