Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Saturn AURA | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 103.9 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 174.8 in | 16.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 73.0 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 64.4 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 3311 lb. | 349 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.1 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 49.1 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.9 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -39.7 ft3 |
2009 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Sportage.