Kia Sportage (2012) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) Specs

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2012 Kia Sportage and 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Kia Sportage	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	103.8 in	0.1 in
Length	174.8 in	167.6 in	7.2 in
Width	73.0 in	70.8 in	2.2 in
Height	64.4 in	58.2 in	6.2 in
Curb Weight	3311 lb.	3256 lb.	55 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	55.9 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.2 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.1 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.9 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	0.0 in	49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	35.6 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.1 ft³	17.4 ft³	8.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	53.7 ft³	0.9 ft³

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