Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.7 in | 0 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 188.0 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 71.7 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 59.7 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 3512 lb. | 600 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.3 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 55.7 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.4 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 54.6 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.7 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 4.7 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |