Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 98.7 in | 8 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 161.1 in | 19.6 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 67.9 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 59.0 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 2884 lb. | 1199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 52.8 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 39.4 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.7 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 49.3 in | 9.1 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) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 39.2 ft3 |
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 |
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