Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 112.4 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 187.2 in | -6.5 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 75.9 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.0 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4477 lb. | 5300 lb. | -823 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 57.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.3 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 57.4 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.6 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.7 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Sorento.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.