Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 265 lb-ft@4900 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 103.9 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 174.8 in | -14.1 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 73.0 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 64.4 in | -13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3295 lb. | 3585 lb. | -290 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.7 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.7 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.4 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -44.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 |