Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Pontiac Grand Prix | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 110.8 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 189.0 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 74.8 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 66.7 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 3856 lb. | -256 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 59.0 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.1 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 58.0 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 55.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 41.7 in | -5.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.5 in | -42.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.6 in | -29.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 112.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 45.0 ft3 | -29 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 | -59.5 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sorento.