Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,557 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 70 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 986 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 953 mm | 25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 1,039 mm | 962 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 408 L | 331 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 14.4 | -13.4 L |
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 |
2007 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |