Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Kia Sorento | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 183.9 in | 20.5 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 74.2 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 72.1 in | 67.3 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4470 lb. | 3605 lb. | 865 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 59.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.3 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 58.7 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 55.9 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 36.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 53.8 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 44.4 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 31.3 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 | 37.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | 64 ft3 |
2007 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |