Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Kia Sportage | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr SUV, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.4 in | 103.5 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 167.0 in | 171.3 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.9 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 71.2 in | 66.7 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3694 lb. | 3230 lb. | 464 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 56.7 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.8 in | 54.6 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.1 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 56.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.7 in | 54.6 in | -11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.2 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.5 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |