Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Lincoln Zephyr | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.4 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 190.5 in | -15.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 55.9 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3406 lb. | 27 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.1 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 53.6 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.0 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 38.8 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Firm, comfortable, 8 way power adjust including lumbar. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat cushions seem too short. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |