Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Buick Lucerne | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 295 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,936 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 5,161 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,875 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,557 kg | 1,800 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 70 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,003 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 958 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 1,052 mm | 962 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,131 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 481 L | 258 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 17.0 | -16 L |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Buick Lucerne.