Model Year | 2015 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 109.8 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 192.5 in | -17.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.8 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 68.1 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 4370 lb. | -937 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.2 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.2 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.6 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 57.1 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 42.3 ft3 | -16.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -29.1 ft3 |
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |