Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Solara | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.9 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 174.8 in | 17.7 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 73.0 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 64.4 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3311 lb. | 129 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.4 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.1 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.8 in | 49.1 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.9 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -40.8 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara 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 |