Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 183 kW@6000 353 Nm@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,502 kg | 1,584 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 70 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,026 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 965 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 904 mm | 59 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 462 L | 277 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
2013 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 2018 Hyundai Sonata.