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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
2012 Kia Sorento

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
MSRP $23,999 - $37,599
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2012 Kia Sorento
MSRP $23,995 - $40,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6
Gas V6 Gas I4
Displacement
2.4L/144 3.5L/212
3.5L/212 2.4L/144
Fuel System
MPFI
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
175 hp @ 6000 rpm 276 hp @ 6300 rpm
276 hp @ 6300 rpm 175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
169 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm 248 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
248 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm 169 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: SHIFTRONIC, lock-up torque converter Transmission cooler 6-speed manual transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.2 - 11.0 L/100 km
9.8 - 10.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.2 - 8.0 L/100 km
6.5 - 7.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.2 - 11.0 L/100 km
6.5 - 10.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
68.0 L
68.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5 - 7
Front Head Room
1,021 mm
996 mm
Front Leg Room
1,082 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,511 mm
1,506 mm
Rear Head Room
1,006 mm
996 mm
Rear Leg Room
935 mm
955 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,488 mm
1,491 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
907 mm
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
795 mm
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
1367 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2214 L
2052 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
968 L
1047 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
N/A
258 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,700 mm
Length, Overall
4,676 mm
4,671 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,890 mm
1,885 mm
Height, Overall
1,725 mm
1,709 - 1,755 mm
Min Ground Clearance
206 mm
191 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,672 - 1,868 kg
1,707 - 1,782 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/60R18 P235/65R17
P235/65R17 P235/60R18
Rear Tire Size
P235/60R18 P235/65R17
P235/65R17 P235/60R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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