Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 101.5 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 179.3 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.1 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 59.2 in | 8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 3228 lb. | 855 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 54.8 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.1 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.1 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 53.1 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.5 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -0.5 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 |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |