Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Nissan Rogue | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.9 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 182.9 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 65.3 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3426 lb. | 101 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.9 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.1 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.6 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 51.2 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.3 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 28.9 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 57.9 ft3 | 8.7 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 |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
Great for long trips and heated seats see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
With leather, power seats allows for height adjustment to LOWER the seat. The non-power seats in the S (not SL) have no height adjustment and are far too high for an average male driver. Wide enough to fit an average 6 ft male. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
uncomfortable for 6 ft 2 in driver see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
My previous vehicle, a Lancer had more legroom than this vehicle. see full Nissan Rogue review |