Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Dodge Magnum | Kia Sportage | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 103.5 in | 16.5 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 171.3 in | 26.4 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 70.9 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 66.7 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3896 lb. | 3230 lb. | 666 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.7 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.6 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.3 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.6 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 37.2 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
2008 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |