Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Kia Stinger | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 415 hp@5900 415 lb-ft@4600 |
turbocharged 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@6000 376 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 114.4 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 190.2 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 73.6 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 55.1 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3975 lb. | 3829 lb. | 146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.4 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 54.8 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 56.1 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 36.4 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 40.9 ft3 | -24.5 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet SS.
2018 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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. see full Kia Stinger review |
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