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Kia Sorento (2008) vs. Volvo XC90 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Sorento and 2009 Volvo XC90 specs.

2008 Kia Sorento and 2009 Volvo XC90 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Kia Sorento Volvo XC90  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
228 lb-ft@4500
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
311 hp@5850
325 lb-ft@3900
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.7 in 112.6 in -5.9 in
Length 180.7 in 188.9 in -8.2 in
Width 73.3 in 74.7 in -1.4 in
Height 68.1 in 70.2 in -2.1 in
Curb Weight 4083 lb. 4826 lb. -743 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 21.1 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 39.7 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.9 in 58.3 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.3 in 55.4 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 41.0 in 1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.5 in 38.4 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.4 in 57.4 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 58.0 in 54.1 in 3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 34.6 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.5 in -35.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 30.1 in -30.1 in
Total Legroom 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 105.7 in (over 3 rows) -27 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.7 ft3 8.8 ft3 22.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 31.7 43.3 ft3 -11.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.4 ft3 85.1 ft3 -18.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sorento

2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo XC90

2009 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
 
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