Model Year | 2021 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.9 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 185.1 in | 174.8 in | 10.3 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 73.0 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 64.4 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 3433 lb. | -139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.1 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.9 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.1 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.1 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -40.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta.
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 |