Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Element | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.5 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 169.3 in | 171.3 in | -2 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 70.9 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 66.7 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3645 lb. | 3527 lb. | 118 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.7 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 54.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.1 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 56.3 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 54.6 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.2 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.0 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.1 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Honda Element.
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 |