Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6200 369 lb-ft@3500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 184.4 in | -0.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 74.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 67.5 in | 66.9 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5016 lb. | 3894 lb. | 1122 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 59.3 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 58.7 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.6 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 36.9 ft3 | -13.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.4 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -18.1 ft3 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Sorento.