Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Ford Freestar | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
4.2L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@4250 263 lb-ft@3650 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 120.8 in | -17.3 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 201.0 in | -29.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 76.4 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 70.6 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 4301 lb. | -950 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -10.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.9 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.8 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 56.5 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 63.5 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 66.4 in | -11.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.0 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.8 in | -33.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 73.1 ft3 | -49.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 135.7 ft3 | -69.1 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 2006 Ford Freestar.