Kia Sorento (2016) vs. Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI (2009) Specs

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2016 Kia Sorento and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2016	2009
Model	Kia Sorento	Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.4 in	101.5 in	7.9 in
Length	187.4 in	179.3 in	8.1 in
Width	74.4 in	70.1 in	4.3 in
Height	66.3 in	59.2 in	7.1 in
Curb Weight	3878 lb.	3350 lb.	528 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	14.5 gal.	4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	38.4 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	54.8 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.1 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.1 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	53.1 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.4 in	0.0 in	56.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	35.5 in	3.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	41.4 in	0.0 in	41.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.7 in	0.0 in	31.7 in
Total Legroom	112.3 in (over 3 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	35.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	32.8 ft³	-21.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.0 ft³	32.8	5.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	66.9 ft³	6.1 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Sorento

2016 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in two lengths, a two-row 184.6-inch "Sport" and a three-row 193.1-inch regular version. Though the 2011-2015 Sorento had an optional third-row seat, it was about the same length as the Santa Fe Sport. Perhaps to better fit that third-row seat and differentiate itself from the two Hyundai variants, the 2016 Sorento is three inches longer than the 2015, for a total of 187.4. Kia has done a good job packaging the new SUV. Though the Toyota Highlander and (2009-2015) Honda Pilot are considerably longer, their rear seats have no more rear legroom than the new Sorento's. At 5-9, I can just barely fit in any of them. Passengers will have more room to stretch their legs in the Santa Fe, though third-row headroom is similarly limited to people of at most my height. If you need an adult-friendly third-row, you really need a minivan. Kia offers an especially stylish one. Like the Santa Fe, the Sorento falls between others' compact and midsize SUVs in width. There might not be more rear legroom in a Highlander or Pilot, but there's enough additional shoulder room to include a third seating position in the third row. If you need an eight-passenger vehicle, both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are out of contention. At least all trim levels of the Sorento can seat seven people. The Santa Fe Limited can only fit six. In both the Kia and the Hyundai the second-row seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor, not a given among midsize crossovers. The third-row seat is mounted low to the floor, forcing a knees-high seating position, but this is pretty much a given in the class. see full Kia Sorento review

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	They are supportive with good leg support. The seat side bolsters hold driver in place. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Front seats are extremely supportive and even heated with the Interlagos cloth option see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Quite possibly the most comfortable front seats I have ever sat in. It is as if they were pulled straight from an Audi and placed in the GTI. An added bonus is the heated cloth, which is unusual because usually you need to option cold leather for heat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009	2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of shoulder/elbow/head room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009	2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Adequate for 2 adults to sit comfortably. High roof, adequate legroom. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review

2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review

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