| Body | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Length | 179.8 in |
| Width | 73.3 in |
| Height | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4123 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.4 ft3 |
| 2005 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| Engines | Transmissions | Drivetrains |
| 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@5500 217 lb-ft@3000 |
5-speed automatic | RWD |
| AWD w/low range | ||
| 4WD, part-time w/low range | ||
| 5-speed manual | RWD | |
| 4WD, part-time w/low range | ||
| turbocharged 2.5L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 138 hp@3800 253 lb-ft@2000 |
5-speed automatic | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
| 5-speed manual | 4WD, part-time w/low range |