Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Subaru Baja | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@5500 217 lb-ft@3000 |
2.5L H4 OHC-4v 165 hp@5600 166 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 104.3 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 193.3 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.1 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 65.1 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 4123 lb. | 3545 lb. | 578 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.3 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 53.9 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.3 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 53.6 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 33.5 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 31.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 66.4 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 |
2006 Subaru Baja Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUT turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers are going to have issues getting in and out. Also they will have to recline the seat too much just to keep their heads from hitting the roof. see full Subaru Baja review |