Model Year | 2014 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 186 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,725 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,557 kg | 1,371 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 50 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 980 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 945 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 892 mm | 71 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 569 L | 170 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 0 L | 1 L |
2014 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 |
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