Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Touareg | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113.9 in | -7.2 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 188.8 in | -9 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 76.4 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.2 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 4711 lb. | -599 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 59.8 in | -0.9 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 | 38.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 56.7 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 34.9 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -4.5 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |