Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 241 Nm@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 395 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,884 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 2,238 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 80 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 869 mm | 76 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L | 467 L | 201 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 1,393 L | 22.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,886 L | 2,243 L | -1 L |
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 |
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |