Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6800 161 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.7 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 180.7 in | -1.4 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 73.3 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 68.1 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3501 lb. | 4477 lb. | -976 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 58.9 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.3 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.4 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.0 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.1 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
2010 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review |
2010 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Sorento.