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 |
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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 |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |