

Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Pontiac Torrent | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 267 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 112.5 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 188.8 in | 3.3 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 71.4 in | 4 in |
Height | 71.3 in | 69.3 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 4060 lb. | 188 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 55.7 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 51.1 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.2 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 55.9 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 52.3 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 40.2 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 35.2 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 | 29 ft3 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |
2009 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |