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2009 Kia Sportage and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Sportage | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5300 340 lb-ft@4200 |
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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 | 221.3 in | -50 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 79.1 in | -8.2 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 76.6 in | -9.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 5863 lb. | -2336 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -15.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 65.3 in | -8.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 64.4 in | -9.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 65.2 in | -8.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 62.3 in | -7.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -21.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -34.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Sportage
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
| 2008 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 |
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