Hyundai Veracruz (2008) vs. Kia Sportage (2014) Specs

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2008 Hyundai Veracruz and 2014 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Hyundai Veracruz	Kia Sportage
Engine	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	103.9 in	6.5 in
Length	190.6 in	174.8 in	15.8 in
Width	76.6 in	73.0 in	3.6 in
Height	68.9 in	64.4 in	4.5 in
Curb Weight	4441 lb.	3585 lb.	856 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.6 gal.	14.5 gal.	6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.1 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.6 in	56.7 in	3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.5 in	53.7 in	3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	41.4 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	38.5 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	60.2 in	55.1 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.4 in	49.1 in	8.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	37.9 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.1 in	0.0 in	36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.6 in	0.0 in	45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.5 in	0.0 in	31.5 in
Total Legroom	112.5 in (over 3 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	33.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.5 ft³	26.1 ft³	-19.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	40.0 ft³	26.1	13.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	86.8 ft³	54.6 ft³	32.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.

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

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