Model Year | 2019 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 112.3 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 191.8 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 70.3 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 57.1 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3968 lb. | 3680 lb. | 288 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.9 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.0 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.2 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 53.9 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 52.1 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.4 in | 0.0 in | 41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.7 in | 0.0 in | 31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.0 ft3 | 15.1 | 22.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 57.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Sorento.
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 |