Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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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 | 110.2 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 193.1 in | -12.4 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 74.2 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 66.5 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4098 lb. | 4098 lb. | 0 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 59.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.7 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 58.6 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 55.4 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 41.3 in | -5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 | 40.9 ft3 | -9.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -13.6 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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