Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Kia Rio | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 101.2 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 159.3 in | 20.5 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 67.7 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.3 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 2410 lb. | 1702 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 9.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 53.1 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 52.1 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 52.1 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 51.2 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 31.1 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 16.8 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 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |