Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 122.0 in | -19.2 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 206.8 in | -29.6 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 76.3 in | -8 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 70.3 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1802 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 63.2 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 57.6 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.8 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 62.6 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.2 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.4 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 12.2 ft3 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
2013 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |