Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Mini Hardtop | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 97.1 in | 6.4 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 143.1 in | 28.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.5 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 55.4 in | 11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3230 lb. | 2524 lb. | 706 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 50.9 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 44.7 in | 11.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 31.3 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 25.0 ft3 | 41.6 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2006 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Good support. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are okay for choildren or small adults. Since all in my family are smaller than average, we can handle short rides in the back. More normal sized people may feel somewhat cramped, especially if someone with long legs sits in front. gae see full Mini Hardtop review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat not usable for passengers. see full Mini Hardtop review |