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2014 Kia Sportage and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Sportage | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.5 in | -8.6 in |
| Length | 174.8 in | 187.8 in | -13 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 66.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 4101 lb. | -516 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.9 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.2 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 51.1 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.9 in | -2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Sportage
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
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