Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Lancer | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6500 300 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.9 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 174.8 in | 5.6 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 73.0 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 64.4 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3572 lb. | 3466 lb. | 106 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1 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 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.5 in | -1.7 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 | 35.9 in | 37.9 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.6 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
2010 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 2011 Kia Sportage.