Kia Sportage (2013) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

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2013 Kia Sportage and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
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 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	101.5 in	2.4 in
Length	174.8 in	165.4 in	9.4 in
Width	73.0 in	70.3 in	2.7 in
Height	64.4 in	58.3 in	6.1 in
Curb Weight	3466 lb.	3326 lb.	140 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.3 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.7 in	2 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	38.5 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	52.8 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	0.0 in	49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	35.5 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.1 ft³	15.0 ft³	11.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	46.0 ft³	8.6 ft³

2013 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

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

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