Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 395 hp@6000 400 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 103.9 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 174.8 in | 17 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 64.4 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4629 lb. | 3585 lb. | 1044 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 53.7 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 55.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 49.1 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.9 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.7 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.1 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 25.5 ft3 |
2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The best front seats for cruising and around town comfort. Love the individual memory settings and adjustment range of the power controls. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Far too cramped getting in and out of the rear seating. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2014 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 |