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2008 Kia Sportage and 2009 Hyundai Accent Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Accent | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 98.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 159.3 in | 12 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 66.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 57.9 in | 8.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 2366 lb. | 985 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 50.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 48.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 34.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 66.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sportage
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Accent
| 2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
| 2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |
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