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Kia Sorento (2008) vs. Nissan Maxima (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Sorento and 2011 Nissan Maxima specs.

2008 Kia Sorento and 2011 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Kia Sorento Nissan Maxima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.7 in 109.3 in -2.6 in
Length 180.7 in 190.6 in -9.9 in
Width 73.3 in 73.2 in 0.1 in
Height 68.1 in 57.8 in 10.3 in
Curb Weight 4083 lb. 3556 lb. 527 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 20.0 gal. 1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 38.5 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.9 in 56.3 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.3 in 53.4 in 1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 43.8 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.5 in 36.4 in 3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.4 in 55.1 in 3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 58.0 in 53.9 in 4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 34.6 in 1.5 in
Total Legroom 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 0.3 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sorento

2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Maxima

2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review
 
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