Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 117.3 in | -13.4 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 200.7 in | -25.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.4 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 70.1 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 4612 lb. | -1027 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.3 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 61.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.2 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 60.8 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 58.0 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 55.5 ft3 | -29.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -42.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas.