Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Dodge Nitro | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 108.8 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 178.9 in | -7.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.1 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 69.9 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3230 lb. | 3932 lb. | -702 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.2 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.8 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.8 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 47.4 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.7 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Dodge Nitro.