Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6100 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 108.5 in | 18.1 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 183.5 in | 19.6 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 73.4 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 65.4 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4960 lb. | 3543 lb. | 1417 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 57.5 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.4 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.6 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 41.3 in | -5.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 25.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -24.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 39.6 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sportage.