Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.6 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 188.9 in | -14.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.7 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 70.2 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 4826 lb. | -1241 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.7 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 54.1 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 34.6 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -26.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 43.3 ft3 | -17.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -30.5 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |