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2015 Kia Sorento and 2009 Pontiac Torrent Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Pontiac Torrent | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,858 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,684 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,766 kg | 1,842 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 63 L | 3 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,039 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,019 mm | 995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,021 mm | 954 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 932 mm | 0 mm | 932 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,128 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 795 mm | 0 mm | 795 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 258 L | 997 L | -739 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,045 L | 35.2 | -34.2 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,053 L | 1,943 L | 1 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Sorento
| 2015 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in two lengths, a two-row 184.6-inch "Sport" and a three-row 193.1-inch regular version. Though the 2011-2015 Sorento had an optional third-row seat, it was about the same length as the Santa Fe Sport. Perhaps to better fit that third-row seat and differentiate itself from the two Hyundai variants, the 2016 Sorento is three inches longer than the 2015, for a total of 187.4. Kia has done a good job packaging the new SUV. Though the Toyota Highlander and (2009-2015) Honda Pilot are considerably longer, their rear seats have no more rear legroom than the new Sorento's. At 5-9, I can just barely fit in any of them. Passengers will have more room to stretch their legs in the Santa Fe, though third-row headroom is similarly limited to people of at most my height. If you need an adult-friendly third-row, you really need a minivan. Kia offers an especially stylish one. Like the Santa Fe, the Sorento falls between others' compact and midsize SUVs in width. There might not be more rear legroom in a Highlander or Pilot, but there's enough additional shoulder room to include a third seating position in the third row. If you need an eight-passenger vehicle, both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are out of contention. At least all trim levels of the Sorento can seat seven people. The Santa Fe Limited can only fit six. In both the Kia and the Hyundai the second-row seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor, not a given among midsize crossovers. The third-row seat is mounted low to the floor, forcing a knees-high seating position, but this is pretty much a given in the class. see full Kia Sorento review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Sorento
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Pontiac Torrent
| 2009 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |
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