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2006 Kia Sorento and 2008 Buick Enclave Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Buick Enclave | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@5500 217 lb-ft@3000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 118.9 in | -12.2 in |
| Length | 179.8 in | 201.8 in | -22 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 79.0 in | -5.7 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 72.2 in | -4.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4123 lb. | 4985 lb. | -862 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 62.0 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 57.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 61.4 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 57.0 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.4 | 67.5 ft3 | -36.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 116.2 ft3 | -49.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Sorento
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Buick Enclave
| 2008 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better than most see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review |
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