Model Year | 2013 | 2019 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.1 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 174.1 in | 176.4 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.0 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 64.8 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3508 lb. | 3666 lb. | -158 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.5 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.1 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 55.1 in | -13.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 38.2 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 | -24.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 | -49.6 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Sportage.