Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 114.8 in | -10.9 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 189.8 in | -15 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.3 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 69.4 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 5020 lb. | -1435 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.0 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.0 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.5 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.6 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -13.7 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 |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |