Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 207 hp@6950 180 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 97.1 in | 6.8 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 143.1 in | 31.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 66.5 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 55.4 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 2679 lb. | 754 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 50.9 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 44.7 in | 10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 31.3 in | 6.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 25.0 ft3 | 29.6 ft3 |
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 |
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 |