Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 130.0 in | -26.5 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 221.6 in | -50.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 79.8 in | -8.9 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 73.6 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 5654 lb. | -2127 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -15.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 65.2 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 61.4 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 65.2 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 62.0 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.9 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 23.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 66.6 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |