Mitsubishi Lancer (2009) vs. Kia Sportage (2014) Specs

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2014 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Mitsubishi Lancer	Kia Sportage
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.7 in	103.9 in	-0.2 in
Length	180.0 in	174.8 in	5.2 in
Width	69.4 in	73.0 in	-3.6 in
Height	58.7 in	64.4 in	-5.7 in
Curb Weight	3480 lb.	3585 lb.	-105 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.3 gal.	14.5 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.1 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	56.7 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	53.7 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	38.5 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.3 in	55.1 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	49.1 in	5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	37.9 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	-1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.6 ft³	26.1 ft³	-14.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	11.6 ft³	54.6 ft³	-43 ft³

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review

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

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