Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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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 | 120.6 in | -17.1 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 189.7 in | -18.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.2 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 72.0 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 3979 lb. | -725 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 46.9 in | -6.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.7 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.6 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 45.1 in | -5.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.5 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 58.9 ft3 | -35.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -37.6 ft3 |
2009 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 2016 Ford Transit Connect.