Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
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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 | 109.8 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 189.2 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 75.2 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 69.3 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4505 lb. | -978 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.0 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.3 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.4 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 34.6 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.1 in | -24.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | -21.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 36.6 ft3 | -13 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
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 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |