Volkswagen Beetle (2018) vs. Kia Sportage (2007) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Beetle and 2007 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2018	2007
Model	Volkswagen Beetle	Kia Sportage
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
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Wheelbase	100.0 in	103.5 in	-3.5 in
Length	168.4 in	171.3 in	-2.9 in
Width	71.2 in	70.9 in	0.3 in
Height	58.5 in	66.7 in	-8.2 in
Curb Weight	3012 lb.	3351 lb.	-339 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.3 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.7 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	56.7 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.1 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	56.3 in	-7.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.4 in	37.2 in	-5.8 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	-6.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	23.6 ft³	-8.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	29.9 ft³	66.6 ft³	-36.7 ft³

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2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review

2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review

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