Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Sentra | Kia Sorento | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 106.7 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 177.5 in | 179.8 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 67.3 in | 73.3 in | -6 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 68.1 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2513 lb. | 4112 lb. | -1599 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 58.9 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 55.3 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.6 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.5 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.4 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 58.0 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.1 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.6 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 | -19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -54.8 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra 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 |