Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 223 hp@5600 238 lb-ft@3600 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 103.5 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 171.3 in | 14.9 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 70.9 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 66.7 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3860 lb. | 3351 lb. | 509 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 56.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.6 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.1 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.3 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.6 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.2 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.3 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.7 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Lexus RX.
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |