Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 211 hp@5800 214 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 110.5 in | -7 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 200.4 in | -29.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.9 in | -2 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 58.7 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 3555 lb. | -204 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.7 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.4 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.6 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 57.2 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.6 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 48 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala.