Nissan Maxima (2011) vs. Kia Sportage (2013) Specs

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2011 Nissan Maxima and 2013 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Nissan Maxima	Kia Sportage
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	103.9 in	5.4 in
Length	190.6 in	174.8 in	15.8 in
Width	73.2 in	73.0 in	0.2 in
Height	57.8 in	64.4 in	-6.6 in
Curb Weight	3556 lb.	3311 lb.	245 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	39.1 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	56.7 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	53.7 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	41.4 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	38.5 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	55.1 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	49.1 in	4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	37.9 in	-3.3 in
Total Legroom	78.4 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.2 ft³	26.1 ft³	-11.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.2 ft³	54.6 ft³	-40.4 ft³

2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review

2013 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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