Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 178.7 in | -3.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.8 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 74.9 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 4143 lb. | -710 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.9 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.4 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 46.1 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 34.4 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -11.1 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Xterra.