Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 98.0 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 155.5 in | 15.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 58.1 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 2306 lb. | 948 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.8 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 50.9 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.0 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 46.8 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 34.8 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 39.6 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 |
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