Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,506 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,852 kg | 1,235 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 53 L | 27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,496 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 889 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 898 L | 402 L | 496 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,880 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
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 |
2010 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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |