Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Chrysler Town & Country | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 121.2 in | -17.7 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 202.5 in | -31.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 76.9 in | -6 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 68.9 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 4498 lb. | -1147 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 63.0 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 57.0 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 64.7 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 64.8 in | -10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 83.0 ft3 | -59.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -77.8 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |