Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Jeep Liberty | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.1 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 176.9 in | -5.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.4 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 72.1 in | -5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4220 lb. | -693 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.8 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 52.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.8 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.6 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 52.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.8 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Jeep Liberty.