Model Year | 2023 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6100 178 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 101.5 in | 7 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 174.1 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 70.5 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 56.9 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3373 lb. | 3508 lb. | -135 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.3 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.7 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.8 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 41.5 in | 14.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 32.5 in | 8.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 8.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 39.6 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 33 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.1 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sportage.
2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |