| Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 102.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 171.9 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 69.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 61.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 2865 lb. | 1218 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 53.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 52.3 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.6 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 52.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 43.7 in | 14.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 4.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.