Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 176.2 in | -1.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.5 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 59.8 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 2937 lb. | 343 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.9 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.5 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 52.6 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.4 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2011 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 |