Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 106.7 in | 23.3 in |
Length | 221.3 in | 180.7 in | 40.6 in |
Width | 79.1 in | 73.3 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 76.6 in | 68.1 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5842 lb. | 4083 lb. | 1759 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 9.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.7 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 58.9 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 55.3 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 58.4 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.3 in | 58.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.1 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.5 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 101.1 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Sorento.