Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.9 in | -9 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 202.9 in | -28.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.2 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 60.7 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 4343 lb. | -758 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.3 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.9 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 55.8 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.1 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 34.5 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 |
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