Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 118.9 in | -12.2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 203.7 in | -23 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 78.5 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 69.9 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 4844 lb. | -761 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 61.5 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 58.0 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 61.0 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 57.8 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.7 | 70.3 ft3 | -38.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | -49.9 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |