Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.6 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 197.1 in | -16.4 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 78.9 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 70.4 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 4731 lb. | -648 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 61.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 57.3 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.6 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 61.0 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 56.7 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 39.8 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 | 43.8 ft3 | -12.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -14.3 ft3 |
2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
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