Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.0 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 189.8 in | -15 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 57.9 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3338 lb. | 95 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.2 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 45.5 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 54.9 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 34.6 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 38.2 ft3 |
2014 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 Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |