Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
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 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 105.1 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 180.0 in | 176.4 in | 3.6 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 73.0 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 64.8 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3480 lb. | 3765 lb. | -285 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.1 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.1 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 51.2 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 38.2 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 | -48.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Sportage.