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Kia Sorento (2013) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Kia Sorento and 2008 Toyota Highlander specs.

2013 Kia Sorento and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2013 2008  
Model Kia Sorento Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,671 mm 4,785 mm 0 mm
Width 1,885 mm 1,910 mm 0 mm
Height 1,709 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,785 kg 1,895 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 73 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 996 mm 1,031 mm 995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,430 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 1,019 mm 995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 973 mm -18 mm
Headroom, Row 3 932 mm 922 mm 10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,367 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,128 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 742 mm 53 mm
Total Legroom 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 258 L 292 L -34 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,048 L 1,198 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,053 L 2,701 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Sorento

2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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