Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.2 in | 106.3 in | 12.9 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 183.9 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 74.2 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 74.3 in | 67.3 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 5048 lb. | 3935 lb. | 1113 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 27.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.3 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 58.7 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 55.9 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.6 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 39.2 in | 36.7 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.6 in | 53.8 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 44.4 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.4 in | 31.3 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.4 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 102.4 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 |
2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango 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 |