Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 113.0 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 191.8 in | -20.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.7 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 72.5 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3230 lb. | 4417 lb. | -1187 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.0 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.9 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.2 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.0 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 | -20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |