Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 116.0 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 202.0 in | -21.3 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 79.0 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 76.9 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4477 lb. | 5567 lb. | -1090 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 41.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 65.3 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 64.4 in | -9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 65.2 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 60.6 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 39.0 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -27.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 | 60.3 ft3 | -28.6 |
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 |
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