Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 109.5 in | -5.6 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 186.6 in | -11.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.3 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 67.7 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 4788 lb. | -1203 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.7 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.6 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 60.6 in | -11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 35.5 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -12.8 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 |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable driving. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very little leg room for an adult. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |