Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.3 in | -5.6 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 191.8 in | -12 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.3 in | 3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.1 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 3450 lb. | 662 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 55.9 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.0 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 53.9 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 52.1 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.6 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 51.3 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |