Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Jeep Liberty | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.5 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 174.4 in | 171.3 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 70.9 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 66.7 in | 5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3821 lb. | 3527 lb. | 294 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 54.6 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 39.4 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 54.6 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.2 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.0 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |
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 |