Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercury Mountaineer | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 103.9 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 174.8 in | 18.7 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 73.0 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 64.4 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4717 lb. | 3466 lb. | 1251 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.7 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 55.1 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 49.1 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.9 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 26.1 | 17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.8 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 28.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sportage.