Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW X6 | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 106.7 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 180.7 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 73.3 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 68.1 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 4083 lb. | 1186 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.6 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.5 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 58.4 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.1 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.2 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -15.2 ft3 |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review |
2007 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 |