Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 119.8 in | -15.9 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 199.8 in | -25 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.8 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 70.9 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 5330 lb. | -1745 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.0 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 56.0 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 47.7 ft3 | -21.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -29.9 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 |
2012 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |