Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.4 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 191.6 in | -16.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 58.5 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3446 lb. | -13 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.4 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.0 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.1 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 38.7 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 |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |