Kia Sportage (2014) vs. Hyundai Veracruz (2012) Specs

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2014 Kia Sportage and 2012 Hyundai Veracruz Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	Kia Sportage	Hyundai Veracruz
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	110.4 in	-6.5 in
Length	174.8 in	190.6 in	-15.8 in
Width	73.0 in	76.6 in	-3.6 in
Height	64.4 in	68.9 in	-4.5 in
Curb Weight	3585 lb.	4441 lb.	-856 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	20.6 gal.	-6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.3 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	60.6 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	57.5 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.6 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.9 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	60.2 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	57.4 in	-8.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	38.4 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.1 in	-36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	56.1 in	-56.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.5 in	-31.5 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	112.5 in (over 3 rows)	-33.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.1 ft³	6.5 ft³	19.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	26.1	40.0 ft³	-13.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	86.8 ft³	-32.2 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

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