Jeep Grand Cherokee (2009) vs. Kia Sportage (2013) Specs

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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2013 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Kia Sportage
Engine	6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.5 in	103.9 in	5.6 in
Length	186.6 in	174.8 in	11.8 in
Width	73.3 in	73.0 in	0.3 in
Height	67.7 in	64.4 in	3.3 in
Curb Weight	4726 lb.	3466 lb.	1260 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.8 gal.	14.5 gal.	6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.1 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	56.7 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.6 in	53.7 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.4 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.5 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	55.1 in	3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	60.6 in	49.1 in	11.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	37.9 in	-2.4 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	-2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.5 ft³	26.1 ft³	8.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.4 ft³	54.6 ft³	12.8 ft³

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

2013 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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