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 | 2,720 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,502 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 993 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 978 mm | -53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,290 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 963 mm | -64 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 739 L | -348 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 | 1,546 L | 12.8 |
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 |