Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Buick Rendezvous | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.2 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 186.5 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 73.6 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 4290 lb. | -207 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 58.7 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 61.1 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.5 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 58.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 61.1 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 39.0 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 | 54.5 ft3 | -22.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -42.5 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 |
2006 Buick Rendezvous Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
easy to get in and out of! see full Buick Rendezvous review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
One of the few reasonable sized vehicles that you can get seven people in without an issue. They can all be bigger people. see full Buick Rendezvous review |