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Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
6.2L V8 OHV-2v 395 hp@5600 417 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 116.0 in | -12.1 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 202.0 in | -27.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 79.0 in | -6 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 76.9 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3466 lb. | 5480 lb. | -2014 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 65.3 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 64.4 in | -10.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 65.2 in | -10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 60.6 in | -11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.0 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -26.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 60.3 ft3 | -34.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -54.3 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |