Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 109.5 in | -6 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 186.6 in | -15.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.3 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 67.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3230 lb. | 4254 lb. | -1024 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 57.6 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 60.6 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.5 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable driving. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very little leg room for an adult. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |