Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Audi A3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 101.5 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 168.7 in | 11.1 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 69.5 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 56.0 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 3263 lb. | 849 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 54.3 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.9 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 52.8 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 34.8 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |
2007 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |