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Hyundai Santa Fe (2017) vs. Kia Sportage (2017) Specs
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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2017 Kia Sportage Specifications
Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 342 Nm@5200 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6000 353 Nm@1450 | |
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,481 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,689 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,895 kg | 1,708 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 62 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,120 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 785 mm | 0 mm | 785 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,860 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 382 L | 869 L | -487 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,158 L | 30.7 | -29.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,265 L | 1,702 L | 1 L |
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Comparison — Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 2017 — vs — Kia Sportage SX 2017
For 2017, the Hyundai Santa Fe returns with refreshed front and rear styling that’s highlighted by new LED daytime running lights. Inside, there’s a 7-inch touchscreen that’s standard for even the base SE trim level and an available USB charging port for the third row. On the safety front, a 360-degree parking camera system, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking for forward collision mitigation are newly available this year.
Pros
Strong V6 engine provides quick acceleration
Plenty of standard features for the money
Interior features classy design and easy-to-use technology interfaces
Warranty coverage is generous.
Cons
Cargo capacity isn’t as large as some competitors.
The sharper-looking 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe is still a good value for families looking for a three-row hauler—but its powertrain is starting to show its age.
For 2017, the Hyundai Santa Fe has received a significant overhaul. The Santa Fe is the larger, three-row crossover SUV that’s related to the smaller two-row Santa Fe Sport.
Pros
Better look for 2017
Still good value for money
Excellent cargo space
Standard models still well-equipped
Strong V-6
Cons
All-wheel-drive penalty is sharp
Could use newer transmission
Third-row seat space is slight, compared to rivals
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe ranks 3 out of 18 Midsize SUVs. The Hyundai Santa Fe has impressive safety, comfort, and infotainment features, and it delivers solid performance, though the Sport model’s base engine is average at best. The Santa Fe’s cabin is full of technology that will keep drivers and passengers safe, comfortable, and entertained.
Pros
Strong V6 engine in Santa Fe
Generous list of standard features
Cons
Weak base engine in Sport models
Underwhelming acceleration
It’s hard to find style and versatility in the same place, but the redesigned Kia Sportage delivers on both counts. You’ll like the number of features that Kia has packed into this small crossover, too. It’s one of our top choices for 2017.When a vehicle’s been around for a few generations, as the Sportage has, its basic characteristics are usually well-established, so you know what to expect from the next one. But for the fully redesigned 2017 Sportage, Kia directly addressed two of our primary complaints about the previous model. First, the formerly cramped backseat is now remarkably roomy, to the point that a family might not need anything more. And second, the formerly firm ride is now relatively compliant.
If there’s one thing that still holds the Sportage back, it’s lackluster fuel economy, which we called out last year and must underscore again for 2017 despite mild improvements. This is a predictable problem, as both available engines and the mandatory six-speed automatic transmission are largely carryover items from the outgoing Sportage.
Pros
Rides smoothly over bumps
Quiet interior at highway speeds
Spacious seating front and rear
Attractive dashboard layout with many appealing features
Feels nimble around turns.
Cons
Fuel economy isn’t as good as some top rivals
Relatively modest cargo capacity
Optional turbocharged engine doesn’t pack a big punch
We won’t call the redesigned 2017 Kia Sportage ugly, but it is an odd-looking sort of Korean Peugeot. Leading with a Gallic nose, it’s handsome enough along the sides and in back and hardly forgettable. While such bold restyling does not always guarantee notable advancements underneath, this new model is another case of the Korean manufacturer making meaningful generation-over-generation improvements.
The new front end flirts with the “quirky” label, what with its collection of seemingly disparate styling elements, including the so-called “ice cube” running lights below the headlamps.
Kia product planners note that it’s increasingly difficult to stand out in the crowded compact-crossover field, which prompted some liberation from me-too design constraints. And if quirky is the right word, well, Kia has already proved that while it might be a gamble, it’s not necessarily a liability. Consider the boxtastic Soul, Kia’s second-bestselling model.
The 2017 Kia Sportage isn’t quite the most spacious, the sharpest-performing, or the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its class. But it’s shaping up to be the one that’s just right—sporty-driving, but without a sacrifice in ride; versatile and accommodating in all the right ways; and far quieter and more refined than its predecessor.
Kia has made quite a name for itself with its Optima mid-size sedan and Sorento crossover; and now the brand has brought some of the same refinement magic that’s graced recent redesigns of thos models into the Sportage, Kia’s compact crossover model that takes on models such as the Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, Honda CR-V, and Ford Escape.
Pros
Quiet cabin
Standout styling
Strong turbocharged engine option
Spacious, well-designed interior
Cons
Transmission hunts on hills
Far from class-leading mpg
All-new for 2017, the Kia Sportage compact SUV is sharply dressed inside and out, boasts loads of technology, safety and comfort amenities, and continues to offer one of the best warranties in the business. As a rival to best-selling crossover SUVs such as the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape, the Kia Sportage more than holds its own. Introduced over two decades ago, the Sportage is Kia’s long-running nameplate, but this new, 4th-generation model is further proof of Kia’s setting the pace or at least keeping right on top of it in a competitive segment. The Sportage touts good value, great looks and a strong roster of available features, but trails others in fuel economy, especially when outfitted with the uplevel turbocharged engine.
Likes
If you want a small SUV with high style, an excellent warranty and the latest safety features like automatic emergency braking, put the Kia Sportage on your shopping list. Available features like climate-controlled seats, harman/kardon audio system and turbocharged engine can make this mainstream SUV feel like a premium one.
Dislikes
The Sportage is neither the most fuel-efficient nor most spacious compact crossover SUV. The Honda CR-V tops it in both. If you need a smaller SUV with three rows of seating, try the Mitsubishi Outlander or the Kia Sorento. If efficiency is most important, wait for the forthcoming Kia Niro hybrid.
Comparison — Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 2017 — vs — Kia Sportage EX 2018
For 2017, the Hyundai Santa Fe returns with refreshed front and rear styling that’s highlighted by new LED daytime running lights. Inside, there’s a 7-inch touchscreen that’s standard for even the base SE trim level and an available USB charging port for the third row. On the safety front, a 360-degree parking camera system, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking for forward collision mitigation are newly available this year.
Pros
Strong V6 engine provides quick acceleration
Plenty of standard features for the money
Interior features classy design and easy-to-use technology interfaces
Warranty coverage is generous.
Cons
Cargo capacity isn’t as large as some competitors.
The sharper-looking 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe is still a good value for families looking for a three-row hauler—but its powertrain is starting to show its age.
For 2017, the Hyundai Santa Fe has received a significant overhaul. The Santa Fe is the larger, three-row crossover SUV that’s related to the smaller two-row Santa Fe Sport.
Pros
Better look for 2017
Still good value for money
Excellent cargo space
Standard models still well-equipped
Strong V-6
Cons
All-wheel-drive penalty is sharp
Could use newer transmission
Third-row seat space is slight, compared to rivals
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe ranks 3 out of 18 Midsize SUVs. The Hyundai Santa Fe has impressive safety, comfort, and infotainment features, and it delivers solid performance, though the Sport model’s base engine is average at best. The Santa Fe’s cabin is full of technology that will keep drivers and passengers safe, comfortable, and entertained.
Pros
Strong V6 engine in Santa Fe
Generous list of standard features
Cons
Weak base engine in Sport models
Underwhelming acceleration
There’s a lot to like about the sharp-handling, attractive 2018 Kia Sportage, even if its fuel economy doesn’t impress.
Pros
Distinctive styling
Great ride and handling
Optional turbo power
Quality feel inside
Stellar infotainment
Cons
Lousy fuel economy
Styling not for everyone
So-so visibility
Limited configurability
The 2018 Kia Sportage ranked #4 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Kia Sportage has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros
Premium interior
Two rows of spacious seats
Agile handling and smooth ride
Excellent warranty and predicted reliability rating
Cons
Unimpressive engines
Below-average fuel economy
Smaller cargo hold than rivals
The Sportage stands pat with its unmistakable front-end styling and steadfast powertrain duo for 2018. Instead of changing those, Kia has extended some of its active safety features to lower trims, upgraded several standard features, and reshuffled the contents of option packages.
Pros
Audi-like interior,
long list of features,
speedy turbo engine.
Cons
Poor fuel economy,
limited cargo space,
love-it-or-hate-it styling.