Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Cadillac SRX | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 320 hp@6400 315 lb-ft@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 109.4 in | 7 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 187.4 in | 7.5 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 74.4 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 67.8 in | 66.3 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4442 lb. | 4101 lb. | 341 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 59.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.0 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.4 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 39.4 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 36.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 43.6 in | 52.8 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 55.1 in | 41.4 in | 13.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.2 in | 31.7 in | -7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.4 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.4 ft3 | 38.0 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.5 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
2008 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
2 teenage kids love it see full Cadillac SRX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The car is very comfortable to ride in. My SRX has all the bells and whistles with electric seat controls. I often adjust the lumbar support to my needs depending on how bad my back is hurting that day. Heated seats also make for a very warm tush on a cold day. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat belts attached to front seats and not adjustable up and down. Lower sitting heighth than Lexus or other crossover SUVs or at least the appearance of same. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The center console is too wide and gets in the way see full Cadillac SRX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Much smaller compare to the R-class. The third row is a joke. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For how big the SRX looks, it's passenger space is somewhat craped. It's not terrible by any means, but it's not very roomy either. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2016 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in two lengths, a two-row 184.6-inch "Sport" and a three-row 193.1-inch regular version. Though the 2011-2015 Sorento had an optional third-row seat, it was about the same length as the Santa Fe Sport. Perhaps to better fit that third-row seat and differentiate itself from the two Hyundai variants, the 2016 Sorento is three inches longer than the 2015, for a total of 187.4. Kia has done a good job packaging the new SUV. Though the Toyota Highlander and (2009-2015) Honda Pilot are considerably longer, their rear seats have no more rear legroom than the new Sorento's. At 5-9, I can just barely fit in any of them. Passengers will have more room to stretch their legs in the Santa Fe, though third-row headroom is similarly limited to people of at most my height. If you need an adult-friendly third-row, you really need a minivan. Kia offers an especially stylish one. Like the Santa Fe, the Sorento falls between others' compact and midsize SUVs in width. There might not be more rear legroom in a Highlander or Pilot, but there's enough additional shoulder room to include a third seating position in the third row. If you need an eight-passenger vehicle, both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are out of contention. At least all trim levels of the Sorento can seat seven people. The Santa Fe Limited can only fit six. In both the Kia and the Hyundai the second-row seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor, not a given among midsize crossovers. The third-row seat is mounted low to the floor, forcing a knees-high seating position, but this is pretty much a given in the class. see full Kia Sorento review |
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