Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.7 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 180.7 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.3 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 68.1 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4477 lb. | -950 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.3 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.6 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.4 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.0 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.1 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Sorento.