Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Ford Fusion | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 107.4 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 190.2 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 72.2 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.2 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 3101 lb. | 982 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 57.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 56.5 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 53.6 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.0 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 50.6 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 |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |