Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
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 | 104.3 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 174.4 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.6 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 71.9 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4001 lb. | -474 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.5 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 57.0 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.8 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 42.1 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.5 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 47.4 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.2 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 29.0 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2007 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Awsome for the long trips I have had with it, comfortable! see full Jeep Liberty review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |