Model Year | 2014 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 121.6 in | -17.7 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 203.6 in | -28.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 79.6 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 69.9 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 4505 lb. | -920 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 63.8 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.0 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 63.0 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 64.8 in | -15.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.0 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 87.5 ft3 | -61.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 140.5 ft3 | -85.9 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 |
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |