Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.3 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 175.6 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 57.3 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 2943 lb. | 408 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.6 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.2 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.5 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.4 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.5 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.8 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 19.5 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 |
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