Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 104.3 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 177.4 in | 3.3 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 69.9 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 58.3 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 2723 lb. | 1360 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 | 55.6 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.2 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.1 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 54.0 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.0 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 52.2 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 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |