Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,852 kg | 1,148 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 50 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,496 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,173 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 899 mm | 18 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 898 L | 382 L | 516 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,880 L | 13.5 | -12.5 L |
2008 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 |
2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |