Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Acura TL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 109.3 in | -5.8 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 195.3 in | -24 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.0 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 57.2 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3230 lb. | 3708 lb. | -478 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.1 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.7 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.7 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.8 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.2 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats in this automobile are trimmed in supple leather yet are nice and firm in the European style for all day comfort. I look forward to some longer trips once spring arrives. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
2009 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |