Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,626 kg | 1,935 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 73 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,031 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,019 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 973 mm | -10 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 292 L | 447 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 1,198 L | 25.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 2,701 L | -1 L |
2014 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 |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |