Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Honda Civic | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@7800 188 Nm@6200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,488 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,753 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,502 kg | 1,321 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 50 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,001 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 950 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 879 mm | 84 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 340 L | 399 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 12.0 | -11 L |
2013 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 |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |