Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Eos | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 101.5 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 174.1 in | 6.6 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.5 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 56.9 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 3508 lb. | 575 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 54.7 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.8 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 41.5 in | 16.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 32.5 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 55.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Sorento.
2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |