Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.9 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 174.8 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 73.0 in | 2 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 64.4 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 3585 lb. | 460 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 56.7 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 53.7 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 55.1 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 49.1 in | 7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.9 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |
2014 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 |