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2015 Kia Sorento and 2008 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 342 Nm@5200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,684 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm | 1,892 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,766 kg | 1,730 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 76 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,001 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 983 mm | 13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,049 mm | 954 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 0 mm | 932 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,128 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 0 mm | 795 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,098 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 600 L | -342 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,045 L | 21.2 | -20.2 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 21.2 | -19.2 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Sorento
| 2015 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in two lengths, a two-row 184.6-inch "Sport" and a three-row 193.1-inch regular version. Though the 2011-2015 Sorento had an optional third-row seat, it was about the same length as the Santa Fe Sport. Perhaps to better fit that third-row seat and differentiate itself from the two Hyundai variants, the 2016 Sorento is three inches longer than the 2015, for a total of 187.4. Kia has done a good job packaging the new SUV. Though the Toyota Highlander and (2009-2015) Honda Pilot are considerably longer, their rear seats have no more rear legroom than the new Sorento's. At 5-9, I can just barely fit in any of them. Passengers will have more room to stretch their legs in the Santa Fe, though third-row headroom is similarly limited to people of at most my height. If you need an adult-friendly third-row, you really need a minivan. Kia offers an especially stylish one. Like the Santa Fe, the Sorento falls between others' compact and midsize SUVs in width. There might not be more rear legroom in a Highlander or Pilot, but there's enough additional shoulder room to include a third seating position in the third row. If you need an eight-passenger vehicle, both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are out of contention. At least all trim levels of the Sorento can seat seven people. The Santa Fe Limited can only fit six. In both the Kia and the Hyundai the second-row seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor, not a given among midsize crossovers. The third-row seat is mounted low to the floor, forcing a knees-high seating position, but this is pretty much a given in the class. see full Kia Sorento review | ||
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus
| 2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |
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