Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Buick Regal | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 107.8 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 190.2 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 73.1 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 58.4 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 3600 lb. | 512 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 56.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.4 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.8 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 54.4 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 52.3 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.3 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 | 20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 | 55.3 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 |
2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review |
2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |