Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@5500 217 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,567 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,520 kg | 1,870 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 80 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 917 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L | 889 L | -221 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,886 L | 1,880 L | 0 L |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
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 |