Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.9 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 184.6 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.9 in | -1 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 67.9 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3935 lb. | -408 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.7 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.0 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.9 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -28 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 39.7 ft3 | -16.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -14 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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |