Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Buick Rendezvous | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 309 Nm@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 315 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,737 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 1,869 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,852 kg | 1,946 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 68 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,496 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 991 mm | -74 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 953 mm | -953 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,232 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 879 mm | -879 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,898 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 898 L | 513 L | 385 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 | 1,543 L | 30.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,880 L | 3,084 L | -2 L |
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 |