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2008 Kia Sportage and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.3 in | -2.8 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 176.2 in | -4.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 59.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 2969 lb. | 382 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 52.6 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 1.3 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 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
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