Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 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 | 103.9 in | 110.5 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 200.4 in | -25.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.9 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 58.7 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3790 lb. | -357 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.7 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.4 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 57.2 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.6 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 36 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review |