Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 104.7 in | 2 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 181.1 in | -1.3 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 71.5 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 66.3 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 3360 lb. | 752 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 57.1 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.8 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.3 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 52.4 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 38.3 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.4 | 37.2 ft3 | -5.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -6.6 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 |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |