Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
6.4L V8 OHV-2v 350 kW@6000 630 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,916 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,821 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,626 kg | 2,336 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 93 L | -38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,013 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 996 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 980 mm | -17 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 1,028 L | 738 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 1,934 L | 0 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 |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |