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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Kia Sportage (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2008 Kia Sportage specs.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2008 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year 2014 2008  
Model Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Kia Sportage  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
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 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 103.5 in -2 in
Length 179.3 in 171.3 in 8 in
Width 70.1 in 70.9 in -0.8 in
Height 59.2 in 66.7 in -7.5 in
Curb Weight 3285 lb. 3351 lb. -66 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 15.3 gal. -0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 40.7 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 56.7 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.6 in -54.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 42.1 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 39.4 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 56.3 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.6 in -54.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 37.2 in -1.7 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.8 ft3 23.6 ft3 9.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.9 ft3 66.6 ft3 0.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sportage

2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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