Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda CR-Z | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@1000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.9 in | 103.5 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 160.6 in | 171.3 in | -10.7 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 70.9 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 66.7 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2637 lb. | 3351 lb. | -714 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.7 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 56.7 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.6 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.4 in | -39.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.1 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -41.5 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |