Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.9 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 176.0 in | -4.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.3 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3682 lb. | -155 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.5 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 44.0 in | 10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.2 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -2.3 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 |
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |