Ford Transit Connect (2016) vs. Kia Sportage (2009) Specs

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2016 Ford Transit Connect and 2009 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2016	2009
Model	Ford Transit Connect	Kia Sportage
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.6 in	103.5 in	17.1 in
Length	189.7 in	171.3 in	18.4 in
Width	72.2 in	70.9 in	1.3 in
Height	72.0 in	66.7 in	5.3 in
Curb Weight	3979 lb.	3254 lb.	725 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	15.3 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	46.9 in	40.7 in	6.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	56.7 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	54.6 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	42.1 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	45.1 in	39.4 in	5.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	56.3 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.5 in	54.6 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.2 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	41.3 in	0.0 in	41.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.3 in	0.0 in	56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	47.0 in	0.0 in	47 in
Legroom, Row 3	35.0 in	0.0 in	35 in
Total Legroom	112.9 in (over 3 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	33.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.8 ft³	23.6 ft³	-3.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	58.9 ft³	23.6	35.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	104.2 ft³	66.6 ft³	37.6 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Transit Connect.

2009 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

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