Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
|
Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.3 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 178.7 in | -7.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.8 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 74.9 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 4165 lb. | -814 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.9 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 46.1 in | 8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 34.4 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 0.9 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 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2006 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |