Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.3 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 188.3 in | -17 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 57.5 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3230 lb. | 3297 lb. | -67 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 16.3 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 52.4 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 51.2 ft3 |
2006 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.