Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | BMW Z4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 98.2 in | 8.5 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 161.9 in | 18.8 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.1 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 49.9 in | 18.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 3108 lb. | 975 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.3 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 52.5 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.0 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 0.0 in | 39.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 0.0 in | 58.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 42 in (over 1 rows) | 36.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 | 22.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 | 57.2 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |