Model Year | 2015 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 276 hp@5500 289 lb-ft@2100 |
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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 | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,557 kg | 1,445 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 47 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,031 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 947 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,283 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 965 mm | -2 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 402 L | 337 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Hyundai Elantra.