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Kia Sportage (2008) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Sportage and 2014 Hyundai Elantra specs.

2008 Kia Sportage and 2014 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year 2008 2014  
Model Kia Sportage Hyundai Elantra  
Engine 2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
145 hp@6500
130 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,629 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,351 mm 4,549 mm 0 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Height 1,694 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,520 kg 1,278 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 58 L 48 L 10 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,387 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,069 mm 1,107 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 942 mm -941 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,387 mm 1,339 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 945 mm 841 mm 104 mm
Total Legroom 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 668 L 419 L 249 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,886 L 14.8 -13.8 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sportage

2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2014 Hyundai Elantra

2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 
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