Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 176.2 in | 3.6 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 69.5 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 59.8 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 2937 lb. | 1175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 55.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.9 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 54.7 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 52.6 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.4 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |