Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Saab 9-2X | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 99.4 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 175.6 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 66.7 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.7 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 3263 lb. | 820 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 52.7 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.3 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 52.9 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 51.7 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 33.7 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | 4.8 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 |
2006 Saab 9-2X Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat leg room. Rear door opening tight at shoe level. Swooping c-pillar design obstructs outward visibility. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Lack of any type of lumbar support is very uncomfortable. I opened the seat and installed my own inflatable device...much better now. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Somewhat cramped rear legroom. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Not really very luxurious. see full Saab 9-2X review |